Colts rookie CJ Allen again does not see defensive snaps
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 7:45 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Indianapolis Colts linebacker CJ Allen did not play any defensive snaps against the opponent in Week 5. Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo clarified that the team is currently satisfied with Akeem Davis-Gaither's performance in the MIKE linebacker role, the position Allen plays. So far this season, Allen has recorded only 11 defensive snaps across four games, the lowest among rookie second-round picks. Anarumo indicated that while Allen is improving in practice, opportunities are limited due to the rotation of other players in different linebacker roles.
- •CJ Allen played zero defensive snaps for a second time this season.
- •Akeem Davis-Gaither has taken the majority of snaps at MIKE linebacker.
- •Allen has only 11 defensive snaps in four games.
- •Anarumo believes Allen will get opportunities in the future.
- 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Why Colts' second round draft pick isn't seeing any playing time
"After rookie LB CJ Allen again didn't play any defensive snaps, Colts' DC Lou Anarumo explained the reasoning behind that decision.
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