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Sun, 19 May 2013 18:34:14 -0700
When organized team activities (OTAs) open Tuesday, May 21, the Pittsburgh Steelers will have at least three new faces among the starters. LB Jason Worilds is in for the departed James Harrison (Bengals) at outside lineback, NT Steve McLendon is in for free-agent Casey Hampton at nose tackle, and CB Cortez Allen takes over for CB Keenan Lewis (Saints) at cornerback.
Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:00:06 -0700
The Pittsburgh Steelers feel CB Cortez Allen is ready to be a starter, which is why they are willing to let impending free-agent CB Keenan Lewis walk when the market opens Tuesday, March 12.
Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:28:10 -0800
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cortez Allen could start at cornerback next season if the team is not able to re-sign impending free-agent CB Keenan Lewis this offseason.
Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:57:40 -0800
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cortez Allen (groin), CB Curtis Brown (knee), LB James Harrison (illness), DE Cam Heyward (non-injury), CB Keenan Lewis (hip), SS Troy Polamalu (non-injury), C Maurkice Pouncey (illness), WR Emmanuel Sanders (rib) and DE Al Woods (illness) are probable for Week 16. Allen, Heyward, Polamalu, Sanders and Woods practiced in full Friday, Dec. 21, while the others were limited.
Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:23:33 -0800
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders (rib), DE Cam Heyward (non-injury), DE Al Woods (illness) and CB Cortez Allen (groin) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 20.
Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:05:11 -0800
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cortez Allen (groin) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 19.
Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:05:02 -0800
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Ike Taylor (ankle) will miss his third straight game in Week 16. CB Keenan Lewis (hip) is expected to play against the Cincinnati Bengals, although he'll be limited in practice early in the week. CB Cortez Allen (groin) is also expected to return to practice this week after missing Week 15.
Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:03:43 -0800
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Josh Victorian was challenged by Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo in Week 15. Victorian started in place of CB Cortez Allen (groin), who had been replacing CB Ike Taylor (ankle). WR Miles Austin was targeted 10 times and made six of his seven catches with Victorian covering him.
Sun, 16 Dec 2012 12:02:30 -0800
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared DL Al Woods, QB Byron Leftwich, CB Cortez Allen, CB Ike Taylor, OT Mike X. Adams, WR Plaxico Burress, OG Willie Colon inactive for Week 15.
Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:11:32 -0800
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cortez Allen (groin) didn't practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is doubtful for Week 15.
Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:17:08 -0800
Pittsburgh Steelers OG Willie Colon (knee), OT Mike X. Adams (ankle), LB James Harrison (illness), CB Cortez Allen (groin), CB Ike Taylor (ankle) and SS Troy Polamalu (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 13.
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:26:53 -0800
Pittsburgh Steelers OT Mike X. Adams (ankle), CB Cortez Allen (groin), OT Willie Colon (knee), LB James Harrison (illness), CB Keenan Lewis (hip), S Troy Polamalu (non-injury), WR Emmanuel Sanders (shoulder) and CB Ike Taylor (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 12.
Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:06:39 -0800
Pittsburgh Steelers CBs Keenan Lewis (hip) and Cortez Allen (hip) are nursing injuries.
Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:25:25 -0800
Without Pittsburgh Steelers CB Ike Taylor (ankle) in Week 14, the San Diego Chargers took advantage and targeted CB Curtis Brown in the secondary. Brown entered the game in the team's sub-package defenses. He gave up four first-down catches in his 26 snaps played, and he was targeted six times and allowed six grabs for 84 yards and a touchdown. Brown was later benched for CB Josh Victorian, who also surrendered a touchdown. CB Cortez Allen also struggled while moving to the slot in the nickel, and he was targeted seven times, giving up six catches for 46 yards, including three third-down conversions.
Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:28:54 -0800
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Ike Taylor (leg) will miss at least two games and possibly more after suffering a hairline fracture in his lower right leg in Week 13. Taylor will be replaced by CB Cortez Allen, who gave up two long passes in the team's win against the Baltimore Ravens.
Tue, 04 Sep 2012 21:18:17 -0700
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday, Sept. 4, that CB Cortez Allen continues to improve, and he still has growth to get better.
Sun, 10 Jun 2012 10:46:12 -0700
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Keenan Lewis appears to be the frontrunner for the starting cornerback job opposite CB Ike Taylor. Lewis will be competing with CBs Curtis Brown and Cortez Allen during training camp.
Sun, 01 Apr 2012 14:01:08 -0700
Pittsburgh Steelers CBs Keenan Lewis, Cortez Allen and Curtis Brown are expected to candidates for the starting cornerback job opposite CB Ike Taylor.
Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:36:23 -0800
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cortez Allen could receive a bigger role in the defense next season and could compete for starting spot.
Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:15:33 -0800
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared DL Al Woods, CB Cortez Allen, OT Jamon Meredith, C Maurkice Pouncey, RB Mewelde Moore, LB Mortty Ivy, FS Ryan Clark inactive for Week 18.
Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:55:25 -0800
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Mewelde Moore (knee) and CB Cortez Allen (shoulder) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 6, and have been ruled out for the Wild Card playoff game.
Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:43:47 -0800
Pittsburgh Steelers DB Cortez Allen (shoulder), LB James Harrison (toe), DL Brett Keisel (groin), RB Mewelde Moore (knee), SS Troy Polamalu (calf) and C Maurkice Pouncey (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Jan. 5.
Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:46:07 -0800
Pittsburgh Steelers DB Cortez Allen (shoulder), LB James Harrison (toe), DL Brett Keisel (groin), RB Mewelde Moore (knee) and SS Troy Polamalu (calf) did not practice Wednesday, Jan. 4.
Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:52:17 -0800
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cortez Allen (shoulder) suffered a right shoulder injury in the Week 17 game against the Cleveland Browns.
Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:21:24 -0700
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cortez Allen (ankle) and FS Ryan Clark (quadriceps) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 14. Both are listed as probable for Week 6 and are expected to play.
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:48:57 -0700
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Jason Worilds (quadriceps) and CB Cortez Allen (ankle) were limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 13.
Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:53:10 -0700
Pittsburgh Steelers DB Cortez Allen (ankle) and FS Ryan Clark (quadriceps) were limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 12.
Sun, 09 Oct 2011 08:37:33 -0700
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared DL Aaron Smith, DL Casey Hampton, OG Chris Kemoeatu, CB Cortez Allen, LB James Harrison, LB Jason Worilds, RB Mewelde Moore inactive for Week 5.
Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:06:20 -0700
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cortez Allen (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 7. He is listed as questionable for Week 5 and may not be able to play.
Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:43:25 -0700
Pittsburgh Steelers DB Cortez Allen (ankle), DL Casey Hampton (shoulder), LB James Harrison (eye), OG Chris Kemoeatu (knee), RB Mewelde Moore (ankle), DL Aaron Smith (foot) and LB Jason Worilds (quadriceps) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 6.
Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:16:04 -0700
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Mewelde Moore (ankle), OG Chris Kemoeatu (knee), DE Aaron Smith (foot), DT Casey Hampton (shoulder), LBs James Harrison (eye) and Jason Worilds (quadriceps) and CB Cortez Allen (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 5.
Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:37:46 -0700
Pittsburgh Steelers CBs Cortez Allen (hamstring) and Bryant McFadden (groin) are dressed for the final preseason game Thursday, Sept. 1.
Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:43:38 -0700
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders (foot), TE Eugene Bright (undisclosed), OG Chris Kemoeatu (knee), LB Mario Harvey (groin) and CBs Cortez Allen (hamstring) and CB Bryant McFadden (groin) will not play in the first preseason game because of injury.
Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:08:52 -0700
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed second-round draft choice OT Marcus Gilbert, fourth-round draft choice CB Cortez Allen, fifth-round draft choice LB Chris Carter, sixth-round draft choice OG Keith Williams and seventh-round draft choice RB Baron Batch to four-year contracts. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:34:34 -0700
The Pittsburgh Steelers met with Citadel CB Cortez Allen Thursday, April 7, according to Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:28:10 -0700
Citadel CB Cortez Allen is planning on running the 40-yard dash and doing a vertical jump along with defensive back drills at his school's Pro Day Monday, March 28, according to NFL Draft Bible's Bo Marchionte. Allen will stand on all of his other numbers put up at the NFL Combine.
Tue, 01 Mar 2011 08:57:22 -0800
Citadel CB Cortez Allen posted an unofficial time of 4.45 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, reports Frank Tadych, of NFL.com.
