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MVP QB Josh Allen Leaves Nike for New Balance in Community-Focused Deal

The New Balance pact centers on a pledge to fund youth sports in Allen’s hometown of Firebaugh.

Overview

  • Allen announced the move in a letter to Firebaugh, highlighting shared values of family, community and authenticity.
  • New Balance committed to support the Firebaugh community youth sports program as part of the agreement, and financial terms were not disclosed.
  • The company welcomed Allen as it grows its football roster, which also features stars such as Coco Gauff, Shohei Ohtani and Cameron Brink.
  • Allen had been a Nike athlete since entering the NFL in 2018, marking a significant brand switch for the league’s reigning MVP.
  • Earlier this week, Allen also joined Therabody as its first Performance Advisor, signaling broader expansion of his off-field partnerships.