How the Purple People Eaters drove former Vikings defensive end Jared Allen to the Hall of Fame Asked about the Purple People Eaters, Allen replied, ‘I wanted to be better than them.’ ...

Vikings NFL Hall of Fame Defensive End Jared Allen Jared Allen has always had an engaging, larger-than-life personality. Soon, he’ll officially become a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Jared Allen was speaking about his selection for Hall of Fame enshrinement Tuesday. In doing so, the former Vikings star took a shot at the Jets.

Jared Allen was speaking about his selection for Hall of Fame enshrinement Tuesday. In doing so, the former Vikings star took a shot at the Jets.

The second was his version of former NFL great Jared Allen's sack celebration, for which Watt drew boos from the Vikings fans who'd just seen Allen get inducted into the team's Ring of Honor.

Jared Allen, who played 1 1/2 seasons with Bears, makes Pro Football Hall of Fame He was one of four players elected.

Antonio Gates, Jared Allen, Eric Allen and Sterling Sharpe have been voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the smallest induction class in 20 years following offseason rule changes meant to ...