The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... According to ESPN's Josina Anderson, the Lions visit with Allen is concluded. Allen is in route to Miami now, per Anderson's source.

Diehards Line: The Patriots released Allen on Saturday, and he already has met with Buffalo and Baltimore as well as Detroit. The Ravens since have signed TE Nick Boyle to a three-year contract extension. As Profootballtalk.com notes, the Lions have former Patriots DC Matt Patricia as their head coach, and the Dolphins have former Patriots defensive play caller Brian Flores as their head coach. Former Patriots assistant Brian Daboll is the Bills’ offensive coordinator. The Dolphins are looking for a veteran tight end to pair with second-round rookie Mike Gesicki, who made 22 catches for 202 yards and no touchdowns last season. Miami also has Nick O'Leary and Durham Smythe under contract at the position for this season.