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News: 1 day agoAllen (hip) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Spin: Allen missed the second half of training camp due to what the Jaguars had previously labeled as a soft-tissue injury before he was listed with a hip issue when the team released its first Week 1 injury report Wednesday. The 22-year-old remained sidelined for Wednesday's practice, but he was able to go through individual drills during the open portion of Thursday's session, per Rachel Phillips of First Coast News. Allen's level of activity was enough for him to get upgraded to limited participation, but he may still need to put in a full practice Friday to have a realistic shot at playing in Sunday's season opener versus the Browns. When available, Allen projects to serve as the Jaguars' top passing-down back, though Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez will both be prioritized ahead of him on the ground.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: A 2025 seventh-round pick, Allen is set to compete with fellow second-year back Bhayshul Tuten and newcomer Chris Rodriguez Jr. for work in the Jacksonville backfield. As a rookie, Allen played 22% of the Jaguars' offensive snaps (82% of which were pass plays), but was limited to just 33 touches and failed to find the end zone or reach 4.0 fantasy points in a single game. It's likely that Tuten will operate as the Jaguars' primary back, with Rodriguez busy on early downs and short-yardage situations, and Allen used as a passing-down specialist, same as in 2025. That said, none of the three are established as lead backs, so there's an opportunity for Allen to force his way into a larger role. The 22-year-old is worth no more than a late-round flier.