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Austin Allen (left) watched his former Nebraska teammates from the sidelines against Minnesota Saturday.

Austin Allen (left) watched his former Nebraska teammates from the sidelines against Minnesota Saturday.

Allen released from New York Giants practice squad

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
It’s a phone call no professional athlete wants to receive, which leads to a meeting with upper management. “Bring your playbook, too.” Former Husky Austin Allen got that call Oct. 18 when he found out he was being cut from the New York Giants’ practice squad.
Aurora and Nebraska graduate Austin Allen was a participant at last week’s NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, a chance for prospects to show off their athletic talent as well as mental capability for NFL teams.

Aurora and Nebraska graduate Austin Allen was a participant at last week’s NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, a chance for prospects to show off their athletic talent as well as mental capability for NFL teams.

Austin Allen shows off at NFL combine

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
The NFL combine was something unlike anything Austin Allen has been through in his athletic lifetime.  Yet, for the Aurora native, it was just another step to reaching the ultimate goal.