Allen (knee) is inactive for Monday's game against the Chargers.

With Allen still out, look for Antwon Blake to once again see added action in the Steelers' Week 5 secondary.

Allen is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Chargers.

Allen hasn't been able to play since the opening week of the season, however it appeared as if he would be able to suit up against the Chargers after he was listed as a full participant in practice Thursday and Friday. He will likely be a game-time decision Monday.

Allen (knee) was limited in practice Saturday.

He was a full participant Friday, but it's possible that he aggravated the knee issue. Consider him questionable for Monday night's game.

Allen (knee) was a full participant for practice Friday.

Allen is on track to make his first appearance since Week 1 after going down with a knee injury. The Steelers will likely need all the help they can get in the secondary with Phillip Rivers and the rest of the Chargers set to face off Monday night.

Allen (knee) practiced fully Thursday.

Allen seems likely to suit up Monday against the Chargers for the first time since Week 1, when he recorded six tackles in a loss to the Patriots.

Allen (knee) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Ravens, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac reports.

Listed as questionable, Allen will miss a third straight game, which ensures that Antwon Blake will start across from William Gay at cornerback. Although he's still listed atop the depth chart, Allen won't necessarily have a starting job once he's healthy.

Allen (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Ravens.

If Allen can't suit up Thursday, look for Antwon Blake to see added work at right cornerback for the Steelers opposite William Gay.

Allen (knee) is officially inactive for Sunday's game at St. Louis.

Brandon Boykin will sub for Allen again as he continues to recover from his knee injury.

Allen (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Allen missed last week's game against the 49ers and could be in danger of missing this week's game as well as he hasn't been able to recover from a knee injury he suffered during practice two weeks ago. If he's unable to go, look for Brandon Boykin to get additional snaps in the secondary.

Allen (knee) was a limited participant at practice Friday.

Allen was able to practice throughout the week, however the Steelers have yet to rule whether Allen will be active for Sunday's game against the Rams. If he can't go, Brandon Boykin might see additional snaps in the secondary.

Allen (knee) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.

Allen missed Sunday's game against the 49ers, but he appears to be healthy heading into this week's matchup against the Rams. He should provide some depth along the Steelers' secondary.

Allen is inactive Sunday against the Saints.

Allen is the backup right cornerback and will not be able to provide depth against the 49ers.

Allen (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers after being limited in practice for a second straight day on Friday, according to Steelers.com.

Brandon Boykin, who did not play a single down in Week 1 against the Patriots, is the likely replacement for Allen if he is unable to go. Given the poor showing of Pittsburgh's secondary against New England, Boykin may take some snaps away from Allen even if he is able to play.

Allen (thumb) finished the season on injured reserve.

Before the injury, Allen had recorded 41 tackles, two interceptions and a fumble recovery through 11 games.

Allen totaled seven tackles (six solo) and a fumble recovery against Cleveland on Sunday.

This was the third consecutive game in which Allen has had a turnover, and he is third on the team with 37 tackles (32 solo).

Allen recorded seven tackles (all solo) and an interception in the Steelers' 17-9 win over Jacksonville on Sunday.

Allen is off to the best start of his career, and is on pace to far exceed his season high of 55 tackles set in 2012. He also has interceptions in back-to-back games for Pittsburgh, matching his season high the past two seasons. Allen continues to put himself in position to make plays, garnering fantasy consideration in deep IDP leagues.

Allen totaled seven tackles (five solo) and an interception in Pittsburgh's 27-24 loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday.

The interception was Pittsburgh's first of the season. The Steelers hope for better results in Week 5 against the winless Jaguars, who are a league-worst minus 5 in takeaways.

Allen led the Steelers with seven tackles (six solo) in their 37-19 win against the Panthers on Sunday.

Pittsburgh turned in one of its best defensive efforts, but suffered injuries to three defensive starters, including Ike Taylor (broken arm). Allen, and fellow defensive back William Gay, will need to pick-up the slack in Taylor's absence.

Allen agreed to a five-year contract with the Steelers on Saturday.

Allen's contract will include the upcoming season and keep him in Pittsburgh through 2018. He has gradually worked his way into a starting role and will lineup opposite Ike Taylor in the Steelers' defensive backfield this season.

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review expects LCB Cortez Allen to get a contract extension before the start of the season.

The Steelers want to address their expiring contacts before focusing on a new deal for Ben Roethlisberger. Allen is making $645,000 in the final year of his rookie deal and will be their top priority. Other candidates set to become free agents are OT Marcus Gilbert and transition-tagged OLB Jason Worilds. Pittsburgh has $6.37 million in 2014 cap space.