NY Giants Acquire Journeyman QB Brandon Allen
The NY Giants added depth at quarterback by signing veteran Brandon Allen, sources tell Filmogaz.com. The move comes as the team prepares for on-field offseason work. The roster previously listed Jaxson Dart and Jameis Winston as the only quarterbacks available.
NFL background
Allen will turn 34 in September. He was a sixth-round pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2016.
He has appeared in 19 NFL games for four teams. Those teams include the Denver Broncos, Cincinnati Bengals, San Francisco 49ers, and Tennessee Titans.
Playing record and statistics
Allen has made 10 career starts. His teams went 2-8 in those starts.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Games played | 19 |
| Starts | 10 |
| Completion/Attempts | 183 / 323 |
| Completion % | 56.7% |
| Passing yards | 1,882 |
| Touchdowns | 11 |
| Interceptions | 9 |
Last season performance
Allen spent last season with the Tennessee Titans as a backup to Cam Ward. He appeared in one game.
In that appearance he completed 17 of 30 passes. He finished with 72 yards and one interception.
Staff connection
The new signing reunites Allen with quarterbacks coach Brian Callahan. They worked together in both Cincinnati and Tennessee.
That familiarity should ease his transition on the Giants roster. The coaching link factored into the decision.
What comes next
Allen joins a QB room that will include Jaxson Dart and Jameis Winston. He is expected to compete for a backup role.
Filmogaz.com will follow offseason developments and report roster updates ahead of training camp.
