Report: TE Dwayne Allen Agrees to Dolphins Contract After 2 Years with Patriots

Free-agent tight end Dwayne Allen has reportedly found a new home after agreeing to a contract with the Miami Dolphins.

Allen said in a text to ESPN's Josina Anderson on Saturday that he will sign with the Dolphins after being released by the Patriots on Monday. 

Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Allen's deal with Miami will be worth $7 million over two years.

Allen spent the past two season with the New England Patriots, winning Super Bowl LIII in February. He recorded 13 receptions and 113 yards in 29 games. 

In the wake of his release, Anderson reported the Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens and Detroit Lions all had interest in meeting with Allen.

The Dolphins wasted little time moving on a deal with Allen after announcing they concluded their visit Friday afternoon. 

Miami's coaching staff knows Allen well. Head coach Brian Flores and offensive coordinator Chad O'Shea were in New England with the seven-year veteran. 

A third-round pick by the Indianapolis Colts in 2012, Allen has shown promise at various points in his career. The 29-year-old had a career-high eight touchdowns in 2014 to help the Colts reach the AFC Championship Game.