Texans release Jeff Allen from PUP list

The Texans brokered an injury settlement Friday with former starting offensive guard Jeff Allen, releasing him from their from reserve physically unable to perform list. The Texans brokered an injury settlement Friday with former starting offensive guard Jeff Allen, releasing him from their from reserve physically unable to perform list. Photo: Hannah Foslien/Getty Images Photo: Hannah Foslien/Getty Images Image 1 of / 45 Caption Close Texans release Jeff Allen from PUP list 1 / 45 Back to Gallery

The Texans brokered an injury settlement Friday with former starting offensive guard Jeff Allen, releasing him from their from reserve physically unable to perform list.

Allen dealt with concussions and ankle injuries over the past two seasons since joining the Texans on a four-year, $28 million contract. The deal includes $12 million guaranteed.

Allen has struggled with his durability since leaving the Kansas City Chiefs and signing with the Texans and was limited to a dozen games last season.

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Prior to this transaction, Allen had two years remaining on his contract and was due base salaries of $5.75 million and $6 million in 2018 and 2019.

The Texans signed free agent linemen Zach Fulton and Senio Kelemete during the offseason and are expected to install them as their new starting offensive guards.