Colts Rookie CJ Allen Steps Into Play-Calling Role
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- Published
- June 10, 2026
- Duration
- 1:32
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- Last updated
- Jun 14, 2026
Discusses football.
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CJ Allen, the Colts’ rookie linebacker, is poised to make an immediate impact—not just as a starter, but as the team’s play-caller, wearing the green dot. Already a first-team All-American at Georgia, Allen brings proven communication skills and solid defensive versatility, including strong run-stopping and coverage ability. With Coach Shane Steichen emph…
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CJ Allen, the Colts’ rookie linebacker, is poised to make an immediate impact—not just as a starter, but as the team’s play-caller, wearing the green dot. Already a first-team All-American at Georgia, Allen brings proven communication skills and solid defensive versatility, including strong run-stopping and coverage ability. With Coach Shane Steichen emphasizing the importance of pre-snap communication in today’s NFL, Allen is getting heavy reps and early praise. At just 21, he’s being groomed t
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