San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates makes a catch as Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Will Allen (20) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)Denis Poroy/Associated Press

Will Allen Injury: Updates on Steelers Safety's Ankle and Return

Daniel KramerOct 12, 2015

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Will Allen left during the first quarter of his team's Week 5 game against the San Diego Chargers with an ankle injury. He missed the team's next three games but will be active against the Oakland Raiders in Week 9.

Continue for updates.

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Allen Active vs. Raiders

Sunday, Nov. 8

The Steelers did not list Allen among the team's inactives for the contest against Oakland.

Latest on Allen's Practice Status

Friday, Nov. 6

The Steelers announced Allen was a full participant in practice for the second straight day, though he was limited on Wednesday.

Allen's Impact on Steelers

Allen was considered one of the Steelers’ best defensive players early in the season. He had 22 tackles entering Week 5 and snagged a game-winning interception against the St. Louis Rams in Week 3.

However, he allowed a 12-yard touchdown to Chargers tight end Antonio Gates with nine minutes and 50 seconds remaining in the first quarter of Week 5. One would have to assume the injury played a role, as Tom Krasovic of the San Diego Union-Tribune indicated that Gates was wide-open on the score:

Allen, 33, was re-signed in April when Troy Polamalu announced his retirement. He supplanted safety Shamarko Thomas, Polamalu’s heir apparent, prior to the season-opening loss to the New England Patriots.