Dwayne Allen Injury: Updates on Colts Star's Knee and Return

Colts tight end Dwayne Allen is dealing with a knee injury suffered in Week 16. He missed the Colts' season finale but is active for their playoff game against the Bengals.

Continue for updates.

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Allen Active vs. Bengals

Sunday, Jan. 4

Carlie Irsay of Colts.com shared the team's inactive list, and Allen is set to play against Cincinnati:

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Allen Probable vs. Bengals

Friday, Jan. 2

The Colts listed Dwayne Allen as probable for their Wild Card clash with the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. 

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Allen Fully Participates In Practice

Thursday, Jan. 1

Kevin Bowen of Colts.com confirmed that Dwyane Allen practiced fully for Indianapolis as they prepare for their postseason opener vs. Cincinnati.

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Allen Participates In Practice

Wednesday, Dec. 31

Kevin Bowen of Colts.com reported that Dwayne Allen is participating in practice as the team prepares for its playoff game vs. Cincinnati.

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Allen Out for Season Finale

Friday, Dec. 26

Mike Wells of NFL.com has an update on Allen's status for Sunday:

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Allen Listed as "DNP" on Christmas Day Injury Report

Thursday, Dec. 25

Tom James of IndyStar.com explained Allen's listing on the Colts' Christmas Day injury report:

Kevin Bowen of Colts.com announced Tuesday that Allen had failed to practice then too.

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Allen Unlikely to Play in Week 17

Wednesday, Dec. 24

Kevin Bowen of Colts.com provided a synopsis of Colts head coach Chuck Pagano discussing Allen's likely availability for Week 17:

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Allen Injures Knee vs. Cowboys

Sunday, Dec. 21

Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano announced Monday that tight end Dwayne Allen underwent an MRI for a knee injury suffered in Sunday's Week 16 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

George Bremer of The Herald Bulletin reported the news:  

Allen is arguably a more talented all-around player than his teammate, Coby Fleener, but he has struggled to stay in the lineup, needing season-ending hip surgery after just one game last year.

When he's been on the gridiron in 2014, Allen has been a dynamic, sure-handed threat in the scoring zone, catching eight touchdowns among his 29 receptions.