Allen's Super Bowl Pursuit, Vikings' Financial Move

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today, subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Minnesota Vikings released defensive tackle Jonathan Allen last week, and he quickly signed a two-year deal worth $26 million with. The Cincinnati Bengals In comments to reporters, Allen praised his new team as one of the few spots where he can chase a Super Bowl and shine alongside stars like Joe. Burrow, Allen highlighted Cincinnati's strong offense and young defense as a perfect fit, while subtly suggesting his old team lacks that championship. Potential, meanwhile, the Vikings finished last season at 9-8, believing they're just a quarterback away from contending after signing Kyler Murray. Vikings fans might feel stung by Allen's words, especially since his own 2025 performance was uneven, with solid tackles but drops. In sacks and run defense, still, his exit opens doors for younger players like Lee Bydrick Rodriguez and Jaylon Hutchings. Sportsbooks give the Bengals plus 3,000 odds to win the Super Bowl, ranking 17th league

1:04wide, while the Vikings sit at plus four, 1,500. Neither team is a favorite, but Cincinnati edges out slightly. For Minnesota, cutting Allen was a smart move financially, wiping out $8 million and guaranteed money and boosting next off-season's cap, spaced to $67 million. This episode is supported by our sponsor, Sea Details in the description. It looks like a pillow, it sounds like headphones, built for comfort and sound, S-O-L-L-I, soleypillow.com