2 days ago · "On behalf of the Philadelphia Eagles, we proudly congratulate Eric Allen on his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Eric was an incredibly talented player who was an integral part of a legendary Eagles defense," Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie said.

A cornerback out of Arizona State University, Eric Allen was chosen with the 30th overall pick in the 1988 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. His career spanned 14 seasons, which included 217 games for the Eagles (1988-1994), New Orleans Saints (1995 …

13 hours ago · "On behalf of the Philadelphia Eagles, we proudly congratulate Eric Allen on his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Eric was an incredibly talented player who was an integral part of a ...

3 days ago · Eric Allen, the greatest defensive back in Philadelphia Eagles history, has finally been elected into the NFL Hall of Fame in his 19th year of eligibility. Eric ended his storied 14-year career with 54 interceptions (21st in NFL history), totaling 827 yards, with eight returned for a touchdown. He also recovered seven fumbles, one for […]

Eric Allen, 59, spent seven seasons in Philadelphia after being drafted in 1988 by the Eagles in the second round. He made an immediate impact with the Eagles, tallying five interceptions as a ...

2 days ago · Cornerback Eric Allen #21 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the ball during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on October 2, 1994 in San Francisco. The Eagles won 40-8.

Eric Andre Allen (born November 22, 1965) is an American former professional football cornerback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles, New Orleans Saints, and Oakland Raiders from 1988 to 2001.

1 day ago · Eric Allen is officially headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame! The long wait is over after 19 years of him previously making the ballot. The former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback was officially ...

Dec 28, 2024 · Allen is one of 15 modern-era finalists for induction. The Class of 2025 will be announced at NFL Honors on Thursday, February 6, before Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. "You see the names and it's a rush that goes through you," said Allen, who is the only cornerback among the finalists.

Dec 29, 2023 · It just so happens that cornerback Eric Allen, an All-Pro cornerback on that defense, is a first-time finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the same year. Coincidence? "There's no coincidence," Allen said jokingly.