[CDATA[1As a rookie, Allen was forced into the Cowboys’ lineup on Oct. 2, 1994, against Washington because starter Mark Tuinei suffered back spasms. Allen received a game ball for his play. The next week against Arizona, he earned his first NFL start, replacing Tuinei at left tackle. He returned to backup duty the following two weeks before replacing Erik Williams, who was lost for the season after a car accident, in the starting lineup for good.]]>
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