Bengals sign CB Allen, S Nelson

4:37 PM, Mar 19, 2012   |    comments
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Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - The Cincinnati Bengals signed cornerback Jason Allen and safety Reggie Nelson on Monday.

Nelson, a former first-round pick, had 85 tackles, two sacks and four interceptions in 16 games for the Bengals last season.

The No. 21 overall pick in the 2007 draft, Nelson has 326 tackles, three sacks and 13 interceptions in 77 career contests with Jacksonville and Cincinnati.

In 94 career games with the Dolphins and Texans, Allen has 244 tackles and 15 interceptions. He was originally selected by Miami with the 16th overall pick in the 2006 draft.

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