Bruce Allen is an American sports executive best known for his roles in the National Football League (NFL), particularly as the President and General Manager of the Washington Redskins (now Commanders) from 2009 to 2019. Born on December 8, 1957, in Newport Beach, California, he is the son of Pro Football Hall of Fame coach George Allen and Joan Allen, and the younger brother of former U.S. Senator and Governor George Allen. He grew up in a family deeply immersed in professional football. His early exposure to the sport came through his father's coaching stints with teams like the Los Angeles Rams and Washington Redskins, which influenced his career path. He graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) in 1979 with a degree in broadcast journalism before entering the sports industry. Allen's professional journey began in public relations and operations roles with NFL teams, starting with the Oakland Raiders (the team was based in Oakland at the time, not Los Angeles, in the early 1980s) in 1983, handling media relations, and later moving to the San Francisco 49ers. In 1994, he joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as Vice President of Football Administration, rising to General Manager in 2004 (not 2002). During his tenure with the Buccaneers, the team achieved significant success, including winning Super Bowl XXXVII in the 2002 season (the game was played in January 2003), where they defeated the Oakland Raiders. Allen's management style emphasized scouting and player development, contributing to the team's competitive edge in the early 2000s. In 2009, Allen returned to Washington to work under owner Dan Snyder, initially as Executive Vice President and General Manager before being promoted to team president in 2014, taking on both roles. His time with the Redskins was marked by on-field struggles, frequent coaching changes, and off-field controversies, including the team's controversial name and workplace culture issues, which later led to a congressional investigation and NFL fine. Allen was involved in rebranding discussions amid public pressure, but he was fired on December 30, 2019, following a period of organizational restructuring and poor performance. Post-NFL, Allen has maintained a low profile, occasionally commenting on league matters. His career highlights his deep ties to football's inner workings and family legacy, including his role in the 'Gruden Bowl' trade and his reputation for tough contract negotiations.