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Allen signs six-year pact

Former Vol ready to practice with Dolphins

Miami Dolphins first-round draft pick Jason Allen agreed to a six-year deal late Monday night, ending a 10-day holdout, and is expected to practice today with his new teammates.

Terms of the deal were not immediately known, but Allen, a former Tennessee Vol, will receive between $8 million and $9 million in guaranteed money, and he will be among the NFL’s top five highest-paid safeties over the length of the contract, assuming he meets expectations.

Allen was on a plane from Atlanta to South Florida on Monday night.

"He’s excited and ready to go," said Sean Kiernan, of Impact Sports, which represents Allen. "He’ll be ready to practice first thing in the morning. Everyone’s pretty happy."

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