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Eagles' Devon Allen scores first NFL touchdown, one month after competing in finals of world championships news -The Black Chronicle Allen, Championships, Competing, DeVon, Eagles, finals, Month, NFL, NFL playoff brackets, playoff brackets, Scores, Sports

Icon Sportswire Devon Allen isn’t giving up his opportunity to make the Philadelphia Eagles despite the talented wide receiver group that stands in front of him. Allen earned his first NFL reception, which went for a 55-yard touchdown for the Olympic hurdler.  Playing just six snaps in his debut with the Eagles last week, Allen earned […]

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