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Lions sign unrestricted free agent QB Kyle Allen

Mar 14, 2025 at 04:04 PM

Allen Park, Mich. – The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed unrestricted free agent QB Kyle Allen. Contract terms were not disclosed.

Entering his eighth NFL season, Allen joins the Lions after spending the 2024 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Prior to Pittsburgh, Allen had stints with the Buffalo Bills (2023), Houston Texans (2022), Washington Commanders (2020-21) and Carolina Panthers (2018-19).

In 31-career games played (19 starts), Allen has completed 442-of-705 passes (62.7%) for 4,753 yards, 26 touchdowns and 21 interceptions for an 82.3 passer rating. He originally entered the NFL with the Panthers as an undrafted free agent out of Houston following the 2018 NFL Draft.

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