Allen Reisner (born September 29, 1988) is a former

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. He played

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Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Reisner was signed by the

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as an

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following the end of the NFL lockout on July 26, 2011. Reisner was released from the Vikings on October 4, 2011. Reisner was signed back to the Vikings October 5, 2011 and placed on practice squad. He was signed to the Minnesota Vikings on November 26, 2011.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Reisner was claimed off waivers by the

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on December 24, 2012. On October 8, 2013, Reisner was placed on the injured reserve-designated for return list. He returned to the active roster on December 14.

Second stint with Minnesota

Reisner re-signed with the Minnesota Vikings on April 15, 2014. However, despite finishing with the most touchdowns and most receptions for the Vikings in the 2014 preseason, he was cut by the team on August 30, 2014, as the roster was reduced to 53 for the season ahead.

Baltimore Ravens

Reisner was signed by the

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on November 17, 2014. He was later waived on December 3, 2014, but re-signed on December 9, 2014.

Personal life

On July 6, 2013, Reisner married longtime girlfriend and high school sweetheart, Lauren Perry, daughter of Syncbak founder Jack Perry.

References

External links

Iowa Hawkeyes bio
Living people American football tight ends Iowa Hawkeyes football players Minnesota Vikings players Jacksonville Jaguars players New England Patriots players Baltimore Ravens players 1988 births People from Marion, Iowa {{Tightend-1980s-stub