New Bengals DT Jonathan Allen made 2020 tackle that injured Joe Burrow

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Dave Clark, Cincinnati Enquirer

Thu, Mar 12, 2026 ·

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Before he reportedly agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals , defensive tackle Jonathan Allen was best known by most Bengals' fans as a player who was in on a hit that injured Cincinnati's franchise quarterback during his first NFL season.

Bengals starting quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a season-ending knee injury in November 2020 on a hit by Allen and defensive end Montez Sweat , against Washington.

Sweat came from Burrow's right side and did not hit the QB's leg.

Cincinnati lost that game, 20-9.

Brandon Allen took over as the Bengals' starting quarterback. The Bengals lost four of their last six games that 2020 season, and finished 4-11-1.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow passes the ball under pressure from then-Washington Football Team defensive tackle Jonathan Allen in 2020.

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