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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

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.
Austin Allen began training camp last week with the New York Giants, working toward a possible opportunity on the 53-man gameday roster.

Austin Allen began training camp last week with the New York Giants, working toward a possible opportunity on the 53-man gameday roster.

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Austin Allen beginning NFL career in New York It was a phone call Austin Allen will never forget, one he waited several days for which left him with a chip on the shoulder.