Jared Allen Could Miss Rest Of Panthers Playoff Run With Foot Injury

Allen played the entirety of the game, and it wasn’t immediately clear on which play the injury occurred. He’ll undergo X-rays on Monday to determine whether surgery is required.

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Allen, acquired in September in a trade with the Bears, filled a huge hole in the Panthers’ pass rush during Charles Johnson’s injured reserve stint. But he became something of a luxury since Johnson’s Thanksgiving return, playing sparingly.

He did not register a tackle in Sunday’s win.

If anything, Allen’s absence comes as more of a personal blow for the 12-year vet who is one win away from playing in his first Super Bowl. Depending on the result of his X-rays, the Observer reported it’s possible Allen could return in time for the Feb. 7 game should the Panthers make it that far.