The Facts: The Bengals are re-signing Allen to a one-year deal, a source tells NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

Diehards Line: Allen, 28, started five games for the Bengals last season after Joe Burrow injured his knee. Allen knows Zac Taylor’s offense well and now returns to back up and help mentor Burrow. Allen completed 63.4 percent of his passes for 925 yards with five touchdowns and four interceptions. The Bengals were 1-4 in his starts. Allen started three games for the Broncos in 2019, passing for 515 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions. He entered the NFL as a sixth-round choice of the Jaguars in 2016 and also spent time with the Rams.