🔥 Trending Lions Release Offensive Lineman Dejon Allen

Dejon Allen is an American professional football offensive lineman who most recently played for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL) ¹⁶. He is known for his contributions to the CFL, including being a two-time Grey Cup champion ¹.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Dejon Allen was born on May 5, 1994, in Compton, California ². He played college football before embarking on his professional career ⁴.

Professional Career Highlights

CFL Journey

Allen has had a notable career in the CFL, playing for multiple teams. He was with the Toronto Argonauts, where he won two Grey Cups in 2022 and 2024 ¹. He joined the BC Lions via trade ².

Key Achievements and Recognition

• Grey Cup Champion: Allen secured two Grey Cup championships with the Toronto Argonauts in 2022 and 2024 ¹.
• Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman: In 2023, he was recognized as the Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman ⁵.
• All-CFL Selection: He has been a two-time All-CFL American offensive lineman ³.

Recent Developments

As of July 2026, Dejon Allen was released by the BC Lions ³⁶. He had started five games at right tackle for the Lions this season and appeared in a total of 10 games ³. Prior to his release, the BC Lions had extended his contract for one year in January 2026 ⁵⁷. This extension followed a season in 2025 where he missed 13 games due to a torn bicep injury suffered in Week 3 ⁷. During his time with the Lions, he also played as a right guard ⁶.

Entering 2026, Allen was in his 6th year in the CFL and his 2nd year as a Lion, having played 68 career games ².