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QB Buffalo Bills #11

Kyle Allen Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
30
Height / weight
6'3", 210 lb
Experience
9th season

2025 Season

PPR PPG
-0.1
Pos rank
QB66
Rostered
—

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Kyle Allen Bio

Kyle Allen is a quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, where he wears No. 11. Born March 8, 1996, in Scottsdale, AZ, he attended Desert Mountain and played college football at Texas A&M and then Houston.

He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Carolina Panthers in 2018. He was traded to the Washington Football Team on March 23, 2020. Since then, Allen played for the Washington Football Team (2020–2021), Houston Texans (2022), Buffalo Bills (2023), Pittsburgh Steelers (2024) and Detroit Lions (2025) and returned to the Buffalo Bills in 2026.

In 34 regular-season games since 2018, he has thrown for 4,753 yards and 26 touchdowns.

Career Timeline

7 stops with 6 teams in 9 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

Panthers2018–2019 Carolina Panthers
3,588yds, 19 TD, 16 INT · 15 games
Washington2020–2021 Washington Football Team
730yds, 5 TD, 1 INT · 6 games
HOU2022 Houston Texans
416yds, 2 TD, 4 INT · 2 games
BUF2023 Buffalo Bills
0yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 7 games
PIT2024 Pittsburgh Steelers
19yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 1 game
DET2025 Detroit Lions
0yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 3 games
BUF2026–now Buffalo Bills
0games played
Regular-season passing stats with each team.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. Buffalo Bills Current team2026–present, second stint

    Listed on the 2026 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.

  2. Detroit Lions2025

    He was a backup, appearing in 3 games without a start.

  3. Pittsburgh Steelers2024

    He was a backup, appearing in 1 game without a start.

  4. Buffalo Bills2023

    He was a backup, appearing in 7 games without a start.

  5. Houston Texans2022

    He was the starter, with 2 starts in 2 games.

  6. Washington Football Team2020–2021

    Acquired in a trade with the Carolina Panthers on March 23, 2020. He was a part-time starter, with 4 starts in 6 games.

  7. Carolina Panthers2018–2019

    He was the starter, with 13 starts in 15 games.

  8. College: Texas A&M, Houston

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Transactions

  1. SignedSigned a two-year, $4.1 million contract with the Bills.
  2. SignedSigned a one-year contract with the Lions.
  3. SignedSigned with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
  4. SignedSigned with the Buffalo Bills.
  5. SignedSigned a one-year contract with the Houston Texans.
  6. TenderSigned his exclusive rights free agent tender with the Washington Football Team.
  7. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Washington Football Team.
  8. TradedTraded by the Carolina Panthers to the Washington Football Team for LB Alton Robinson.
  9. ContractSigned a one-year contract extension with the Carolina Panthers.
  10. SignedSigned to the Carolina Panthers' practice squad.
  11. WaivedWaived by the Carolina Panthers.
  12. SignedSigned with the Carolina Panthers.
  13. SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Carolina Panthers.
  14. SignedAgreed to terms with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent.

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About Kyle Allen: Bio FAQ

How old is Kyle Allen?

Kyle Allen is 30 years old. He was born on March 8, 1996. 2026 is his 9th NFL season.

How tall is Kyle Allen?

Kyle Allen is 6 feet 3 inches tall (6'3"), listed at 210 pounds, and plays quarterback for the Buffalo Bills.

How much does Kyle Allen weigh?

Kyle Allen weighs 210 pounds, his listed weight on the Buffalo Bills roster. He is listed at 6'3".

What number does Kyle Allen wear?

Kyle Allen wears number 11 for the Buffalo Bills. He plays quarterback.

What position does Kyle Allen play?

Kyle Allen plays quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, wearing number 11. 2026 is his 9th season in the NFL.

What team does Kyle Allen play for?

Kyle Allen plays for the Buffalo Bills as a quarterback. He has been with the Bills since 2026.

Where did Kyle Allen go to college?

Kyle Allen played college football at Houston, after attending Desert Mountain (AZ).

Where is Kyle Allen from?

Kyle Allen went to high school in Arizona, at Desert Mountain, before playing college football at Houston.

When is Kyle Allen's birthday?

Kyle Allen's birthday is March 8. He was born on March 8, 1996 and is 30 years old.

How long has Kyle Allen been in the NFL?

2026 is Kyle Allen's 9th NFL season; he entered the league in 2018. View his career statistics.

What teams has Kyle Allen played for?

Kyle Allen has played for the Carolina Panthers, Washington Commanders, Houston Texans, Buffalo Bills (two stints), Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions. View his career statistics.

What year did Kyle Allen enter the NFL?

Kyle Allen entered the NFL in 2018. 2026 is his 9th season.