Updated May 30, 2012 9:38 PM ET EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings announced Wednesday that cornerback Asher Allen has retired from football, a curious decision for a 24-year-old who was about to enter only his fourth NFL season
Updated Nov 25, 2011 11:28 PM ET No Vikings player embodies the football truism "next man up" more than cornerback Asher Allen . When Cedric Griffin blew out his knee last year, Allen was there. When Chris Cook suffered through injury setbacks
times, but the Vikings held him to four catches for 66 yards. One of the key players in the Vikings' secondary was Asher Allen , who started the game, then went to nickel and dime back status. He played a lot because the Arizona Cardinals were
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Asher Allen and left guard Steve Hutchinson have been ruled "out" for Saturday's game against Washington because of concussions, the team
That the Vikings stayed quiet on the cornerback free agency market punctuates the need for Chris Cook and Asher Allen to be reliable options. Cook and Allen got plenty of reps in Saturday's 14-3 preseason loss to Tennessee, which starters
SCOUTING REPORT: Allen is an underclassman, coming out after his junior year. He has good natural ability and was a natural kick returner at Georgia. Asher is small for a cornerback. He also played most of 2008 with a broken hand, which shows his willingness to play hurt. He has natural defensive
at Green Bay on Sunday. After watching Karl Paymah , Asher Allen and Benny Sapp fill in admirably against the Pittsburgh ..... plays at different times, from Sapp to Karl Paymah to Asher Allen ," coach Brad Childress said. Sapp and Paymah each
tight end Kyle Rudolph ) and role players (cornerback Asher Allen , right tackle Phil Loadholt ). But nothing is certain among ..... could stick as backup corner or safety. (+) CB Asher Allen : Valuable outside corner needed for depth. (-) CB
blow of a hit to the ribs. Winfield doubtful: It looks like the Vikings' defense will get a heavy dose of cornerback Asher Allen for the second consecutive week. Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game because
film of the Vikings' 17-13 victory over Washington last season, defensive backs coach Joe Woods noticed cornerback Asher Allen jamming receiver Anthony Armstrong with authority at the line of scrimmage. Woods bolted out of his office, found