ALLEN ROSSUM RUMORS & GOSSIP

Not so happy returns

Some of you, ( RedNGold ) have been after me about finding out why returner Allen Rossum was released. Three reasons: He couldn't stay healthy, he couldn't catch the ball and he was shying away from contact. If you go back to his last game, he dropped two or three kickoffs and punts. Secondly, he...
Via Niner Insider  |  December 09, 2009

Rossum still finding his way

Allen Rossum grew up in Dallas. He went to high school at Skyline. That didn't keep him from getting lost on his way to work Monday. Rossum got lost leaving the hotel, got stuck in traffic and barely made it to Valley Ranch in time for meetings. "That wasn't' even here when I was growing up,'' Rossum said of the Gaylord, where he's staying. "And...
Via Sportsday  |  October 19, 2009

Taking Allen Rossum to the game

Allen Rossum will be the kick and punt returner for the rest of the season now that he's signed on. He was wearing No. 27 on the practice field on Wednesday. But how will the Cowboys alter their 45-man gameday roster? Do they take two tight ends in Jason Witten and Martellus Bennett and leave John Phillips off? They can't do that because of how much they use the "12...
Via Sportsday  |  October 14, 2009

Singletary talks O-line, Sheets, Rossum

* * * Among the issues Singletary addressed in the 3-minute, 15-second segment . . . --Singletary said he is still looking at making changes on the offensive line. He said there's a "good chance" they'll make changes, but no decision has been made, yet. The team is not satisfied with the play of right guard Chilo Rachal. When asked if Tony Wragge was the...
Via Instant 49ers  |  October 14, 2009

49ers Need Help, Changes to Team

On Monday the 49ers released return specialist Allen Rossum who has been inactive the last two games.  Rossum did well last season for the 49ers averaging 26.8 yards on kickoff returns, one of which he returned for 104 yards for a TD, and 14.9 yards on punt returns which were both career highs.  He currently [...]
Via Niner Noise  |  October 13, 2009

Cowboys Add Return Specialist

The Cowboys and Allen Rossum have agreed on a 1-year deal to bring the return specialist to Dallas. From the Cowboys website: Rossum is expected to sign a one-year, veteran-minimum contract with the Cowboys on Wednesday morning. A Dallas native who played at Skyline High School, Rossum left for Notre Dame before joining the Philadelphia Eagles as [...]
Via Lone Star Struck  |  October 13, 2009

Rossum released

KR Allen Rossum has been released in order to open up a roster spot for Michael Crabtree. Michael Spurlock, owner of the Bucs' only KR touchdown in their history, will likely now step into the return role for kicks and Arnaz Battle will likely continue as the punt returner.
Via Niner Cap Hell  |  October 13, 2009

Rossum Released to Make Room for Crabtree

Top return man Allen Rossum was released by the 49ers on Monday, creating roster room for newly signed rookie receiver Michael Crabtree. Rossum was surprised by the move when summoned to a meeting with coach Mike Singletary. He also spoke with general manager Scot McCloughan. The 33-year-old player ranks second in league history with 14,987 return yards. [...]
Via 49ers Gab  |  October 12, 2009

49ers release Rossum, make room for Crabtree

Top return man Allen Rossum has been released by the San Francisco 49ers, creating roster room for newly signed rookie receiver Michael Crabtree. Rossum was surprised by the move Monday when summoned to a meeting with coach Mike Singletary. He packed a few belongings and left team headquarters. The 33-year-old player planned to return to his family in Atlanta. He will then...
Via Fox Sports  |  October 12, 2009

49ers Lose Nail Biter

San Francisco 49ers 24Arizona Cardinals 29The game started out well with Allen Rossum running a kickoff return for a TD. The end of the game was the complete opposite. A lot can be said in the 49ers loss last night in the final seconds of the game. Most of it is negative however. A good [...]
Via Niner Noise  |  November 11, 2008
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