A third-round draft pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2004, Allen wasted no time establishing himself as a Pro Bowl talent, ...

The incident occurred after he received the jacket, a hallmark of Hall of Fame induction, and was captured in a video shared ...

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Vikings legend Jared Allen honored his family in a heartfelt Hall of Fame speech, calling them his greatest accomplishments ...

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NEW: Former Vikings star Jared Allen delivers an emotional message for his wife during his Pro Football Hall of Fame speech.

Jared Allen was raised on a horse ranch in California and fulfilled his vision of becoming a professional football player ...

Jared Allen's Pro Football Hall of Fame speech highlighted family values and faith, telling his daughters that being a good ...

Allen went on to finish the season with 22 sacks, a ½-sack shy of Strahan's record, which would later be matched by ...

FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2011 file photo, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen gestures during the first half an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in Minneapolis.

Allen played in 11 seasons in the NFL, including 2008 to 2013 with Minnesota. He made four of his five Pro Bowls and earned three of his four All-Pro mentions the Vikings.

Jared Allen sure knows how to make an entrance. The former 12-year NFL defensive lineman rode a horse onto the field during halftime of a game between the Arizona Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings.