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Panthers’ Ron Rivera: Jared Allen will start Sunday in Super Bowl 50 vs Broncos

By Charles Rahrig V

Feb 2, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Jared Allen addresses the media at press conference prior to Super Bowl 50 at the San Jose McNery Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 2, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Jared Allen addresses the media at press conference prior to Super Bowl 50 at the San Jose McNery Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said defensive end Jared Allen will start in Super Bowl 50 on Sunday.

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera put to rest any doubts about a couple of his injured players not playing on Sunday. On Friday, Rivera announced that linebacker Thomas Davis and defensive end Jared Allen will be starting when they take on the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50.

Rivera said via blackandbluereview that he was pleased with their progress and is excited to have them back on the field.

"“The only last hurdle is the conversation I have to have with the doctors, just to make sure they’re feeling comfortable, but I’d be surprised if it was anything different,” Rivera said.“I was real pleased with what we got from both those guys. I’m excited about having them back on the football field.”"

While everyone knew that Davis was going to play after he reaffirmed multiple times that he would play, there were some doubts about Allen’s status for Sunday. Allen suffered a broken foot in the team’s playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks.

The Panthers’ defense didn’t miss a beat without Allen, but they’re a much better defense when they have him on the field, and in the Super Bowl, it’s all hands on deck for Carolina. This is Allen’s first Super Bowl visit and the defensive end would like to add a Super Bowl ring to his illustrious resume in the NFL.

The Panthers are dealing with injuries, but just like any team that makes it this far into the season, it’s something that has to be dealt with and players end up usually fighting through the pain for a chance at a Super Bowl.

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