Allen underwent minor surgery on his right knee Friday but is expected to return before the beginning of the regular season.
Posted: Aug. 2, 2013 3:57 PM ET
Coach Mike Tomlin says the procedure will have no "long-term" effects and estimated Allen will be out a couple of weeks. The Steelers are expecting Allen to take over the starting spot that opened up when Keenan Lewis signed a free-agent contract with New Orleans in the offseason. Allen made three starts last season and intercepted two passes while helping the Steelers finish with the NFL's top pass defense.
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