Carolina Defensive End Jared Allen Suffers Broken Foot

While those are hopeful notes, Rivera also discussed the possibility of bringing defensive end Wes Horton back to the active roster in the event the team determines that Allen needs to be placed on injured reserve.

Though Allen’s production is far from his Pro Bowl days – he has 27 tackles and two sacks in 12 games this year – he is still a regular player for Carolina. However, Allen reportedly broke the bone during the Panthers’ victory against the Seattle Seahawks, played through it and wasn’t on crutches following the game. Carolina needs all the help they can get on their defensive line against Arizona’s high-powered offense.

Allen, 33, had three quarterback hits on Sunday but no sacks. Not having Allen out there will mean that the rest of the guys up front will have to step it up even more in their pursuit of Carson Palmer. Allen is known as one of the best pass rushers in football, and his absence could allow more time for Carson Palmer to read the defense and make a thrown down the field. Allen suffered a fractured foot in the Panthers’ Divisional Round win over the Seahawks.