Steichen praises rookie CJ Allen's progress at linebacker for Colts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen commented on rookie linebacker CJ Allen's development during offseason programs on June 10, 2026. Allen is projected to start in the middle of the defense and may wear the green dot, which involves signaling plays to teammates. Steichen emphasized the importance of communication, noting the challenges that come with the NFL level. Allen, a first-team All-American in 2025, ranked high in run defense metrics and has shown solid tackling skills.
- •Shane Steichen highlights communication skills as crucial for Allen's role.
- •Allen is expected to start and wear the green dot as a linebacker.
- •He excelled at Georgia and was named a first-team All-American in 2025.
- •The Colts look for improvement in a question mark position this offseason.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Steichen evaluates CJ Allen's play at Colts' linebacker position
"Shane Steichen shared what he is seeing from Colts' rookie LB CJ Allen during offseason programs.
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