The Bengals signed free agent S Ricardo Allen to a one-year contract for 2021.
Allen (5-9, 186), a seventh-year player out of Purdue University, originally was a fifth-round pick of the Atlanta Falcons in 2014. He has played in 77 career games (all with Atlanta), and has 321 tackles, a sack, 26 PDs, 11 INTs and a FR.
Check out some of the best images of new Bengals safety Ricardo Allen from his time with the Atlanta Falcons.
Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen (37) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen (37) intercepts a pass that was intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Scott Miller (10) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Atlanta Falcons safety Ricardo Allen (37) reacts to the sideline in the second quarter during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen (37) reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen (37) applauds during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen (37) works against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson (11) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons safety Ricardo Allen (37) during an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen (37) reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen (37) argues a call with back judge Terrence Miles (111) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Atlanta Falcons safety Ricardo Allen (37) reacts during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 in Atlanta. (NFL Photos via AP)
Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen (37) defends against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
