NFL great suffers wardrobe malfunction during Hall of Fame induction
The NFL pass-rushing great was honoured in Canton, Ohio, as part of the latest class inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But while he was receiving his gold jacket, it was another article of clothing the four-time NFL All-Pro had an issue with: His pants.
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The star defensive end walked on stage with his family and as he performed his signature 'calf-roping' sack dance, Allen suffered a wardrobe malfunction with a large tear down the back of his right thigh very visible after he got up from kneeling.
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Jared Allen's pants ripped while he was doing his calf-roping celebration at the Gold Jacket ceremony. 😂😂😂
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— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 3, 2025
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After he got back to his feet, Allen checked the back of his pants with his hand and felt the rip.
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He did seem to be in good spirits over the incident, however, appearing to laugh as he walked off the stage with his wife and two daughters.
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Allen played 12 seasons in the NFL, starting out with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he enjoyed some success before being launched to superstardom after joining the Vikings in 2008.
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During his six years in Minnesota, he recorded at least 11 sacks every season, including a career-high 22 in 2011 – a year which saw him finish as runner-up in NFL defensive player of the year voting.
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