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The Patriots acquired tight end Dwayne Allen in a trade with the Colts. Take a look back at his time in Indianapolis.
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![Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) runs after a catch against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/xb71wezb7dunzavu26kk.jpg)
Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) runs after a catch against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
![Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) celebrates a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/jcqtmi9f8twu1ud8s1eh.jpg)
Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) celebrates a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
![Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/oo3p11zwielhubngvffv.jpg)
Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
![Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) heads downfield during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Oakland, Calif. The Raiders won the game, 33-25. (Greg Trott via AP)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/bxzrhnjzlfoh7qmtpm2g.jpg)
Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) heads downfield during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Oakland, Calif. The Raiders won the game, 33-25. (Greg Trott via AP)
![Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) catches a warm up pass during a NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, December 11, 2016 in Indianapolis. The Texans won the game 22-17. (Paul Jasienski via AP)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/vd5yocib4kwvhkfwkfew.jpg)
Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) catches a warm up pass during a NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, December 11, 2016 in Indianapolis. The Texans won the game 22-17. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
![Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) is brought down by New York Jets safety Rontez Miles (45), Monday December 5, 2016, Secaucus, NJ. The Colts defeated the Jets 41-10. (Al Tielemans via AP Images)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/v23afgijzl8dw9e78kwp.jpg)
Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) is brought down by New York Jets safety Rontez Miles (45), Monday December 5, 2016, Secaucus, NJ. The Colts defeated the Jets 41-10. (Al Tielemans via AP Images)
![Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) runs after a catch during the game against the New York Jets , Monday December 5, 2016, Secaucus, NJ. The Colts defeated the Jets 41-10. (Al Tielemans via AP Images)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/ehy2dcdexo1lmnlzqrkc.jpg)
Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) runs after a catch during the game against the New York Jets , Monday December 5, 2016, Secaucus, NJ. The Colts defeated the Jets 41-10. (Al Tielemans via AP Images)
![Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) celebrates after a NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Monday, Dec 5, 2016. The Colts defeated the Jets 41-10. (Kirby Lee/NFL)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/krhhatzfl7ozscq4b9bc.jpg)
Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) celebrates after a NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Monday, Dec 5, 2016. The Colts defeated the Jets 41-10. (Kirby Lee/NFL)
![Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen scores on a touchdown pass from quarterback Andrew Luck, not pictured, during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/db2sj7zczkp4jw15azy7.jpg)
Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen scores on a touchdown pass from quarterback Andrew Luck, not pictured, during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
![Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen, left, is tackled by Denver Broncos strong safety T.J. Ward during the first half in an NFL football game in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/hdezewjwnj6ve91kmsjt.jpg)
Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen, left, is tackled by Denver Broncos strong safety T.J. Ward during the first half in an NFL football game in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
![Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/pz3sozw0jjxjutblj4yg.jpg)
Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
![Detroit Lions defensive tackle Tyrunn Walker (93) looks to tackle Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/npq9rvb3a788zcuulnda.jpg)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Tyrunn Walker (93) looks to tackle Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
![This is a 2016 photo of Dwayne Allen of the Indianapolis Colts NFL football team. This image reflects the Indianapolis Colts active roster as of Monday, July 11, 2016 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/k5u0h6qqr2eubemarups.jpg)
This is a 2016 photo of Dwayne Allen of the Indianapolis Colts NFL football team. This image reflects the Indianapolis Colts active roster as of Monday, July 11, 2016 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
![October 18, 2015: New England Patriots linebacker Jamie Collins (91) tackles Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) during a NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/y02qr1gtavsxigzdepw6.jpg)
October 18, 2015: New England Patriots linebacker Jamie Collins (91) tackles Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) during a NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)
![Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) runs with the ball as New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/jmvg39s7wdtxbtwif5d3.jpg)
Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) runs with the ball as New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
![Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen runs with a reception in action against the New England Patriots during a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 in Indianapolis. The Patriots won the game, 34-27. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/slw0s41qwig0dczv3scy.jpg)
Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen runs with a reception in action against the New England Patriots during a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 in Indianapolis. The Patriots won the game, 34-27. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
![Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/qzprrj3qxm8nqwag0ubu.jpg)
Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)
![Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) runs upfield during an NFL preseason game against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on August 29, 2015. The Colts defeated the Rams 24-14. (Kevin Terrell via AP)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/n4hiqxm6plg8pxm3teaq.jpg)
Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) runs upfield during an NFL preseason game against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on August 29, 2015. The Colts defeated the Rams 24-14. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
![Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Emmanuel Lamur (59) during the NFL Wild Card football playoff game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, January 4, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts defeated the Bengals 26-10. (AP Photo/Perry Knotts)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/lnbclbg2zravezpio1ke.jpg)
Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Emmanuel Lamur (59) during the NFL Wild Card football playoff game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, January 4, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts defeated the Bengals 26-10. (AP Photo/Perry Knotts)