It just wasn’t meant to be. At least not yet.
Former and beloved Minnesota Vikings pass rusher Jared Allen was denied entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame for a fourth consecutive year last weekend, a mind-boggling exclusion that just has to be rectified sometime down the line.
It’s Another HOF Snub for Beloved Former Viking
Based on his performance in 13 NFL seasons, Allen should not be a fringe participant in the league’s most prestigious club. It’s as if the voters just don’t get it.
Instead, voters allowed these men into the Hall of Fame, all worthy additions:
- Dwight Freeney
- Devin Hester
- Andre Johnson
- Julius Peppers
- Patrick Willis
- Randy Gradishar
- Steve McMichael
Allen will have to wait until the next cycle, although there’s no evidence to suggest the outcome will be different in 2025.