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Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen, No. 10 on the list, is headed for a second opinion on his foot injury, coach Chuck Pagano said Friday, via the team's official website.
If Allen ends up missing significant time, it'll be a big blow to the Colts' offense. New coordinator Pep Hamilton plans to run a more power-oriented ground attack with heavy use of two tight-end sets. Hamilton has called Allen a "tremendous weapon" who will be featured as both a receiver and a blocker in the "move" tight end role.
Other players suffering from a potential "Making the Leap" curse:
»New York Jets running back Chris Ivory, No. 13 on the list, has been passed on the depth chart by Bilal Powell while Ivory struggles through yet another hamstring injury.
»Green Bay Packers left tackle Bryan Bulaga, No. 19 on the list, is out for the season with a torn ACL.
» The Atlanta Falcons' offensive line, No. 34 on the list, lost right tackle Mike Johnson to a season-ending leg injury.
»Washington Redskins defensive end Jarvis Jenkins, No. 36 on the list, has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.
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