What does the former first-round pick and 2x Pro Bowler have left in the tank? When the Minnesota Vikings signed Jonathan Allen this off-season, the first reaction for many Vikings’ fans was that he’ll be an instant upgrade to the Vikings’ defensive interior who can be more of a pass rushing threat than they had in that group last season.
It's no secret that Jonathan Allen was an alpha dog. He ruled the Washington Commanders locker room, sometimes with an iron fist, throughout a productive eight-year stint with the downtrodden franchise.
While his first NFL season got off to a rocky start thanks to a foot injury, Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jer'Zhan 'Johnny' Newton found himself thrust into regular action after Jonathan Allen suffered a torn pectoral muscle early in the year.
How many of the NFL players with at least 80 touchdown catches in their career can you name in five minutes?
The Washington Commanders defensive line looks a bit different without Jonathan Allen, the team's first-round pick from the 2017 NFL Draft. Allen left the Commanders this offseason to join the Minnesota Vikings, making 2018 first-round pick Daron Payne the longest-tenured member of the defense.
Bears HC Ben Johnson has nothing but praise for what DC Dennis Allen has been able to bring to his staff and is looking forward to fielding an aggressive defense this year.
After an exciting offseason that was headlined by the hiring of HC Ben Johnson, Bears President Kevin Warren expressed his eagerness to watch the team’s development in 2025.
The National Football League Players Association gave the Washington Commanders an F for the quality of their team workout facilities. The Minnesota Vikings, on the other hand were given a rating of A+.
Jonathan Allen spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Washington Commanders. Now that he has left the team, he thinks he has been missing out.
Jonathan Allen's expiry date with the Washington Commanders arrived as expected this offseason. The veteran defensive tackle knew it. Adam Peters did too, which resulted in an amicable parting that was handled impeccably by the franchise.
The Washington Commanders made some tough choices throughout Adam Peters' second offseason at the helm. Releasing veteran defensive tackle Jonathan Allen was one of them.
It wasn't an easy decision for Jonathan Allen to leave the Washington Commanders after eight seasons with the franchise. Mostly because, at long last, they had a great culture within the organization that's difficult to replicate.
The NFL has decided to table the issue of whether or not it will ban the tush push play. This two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle has made his feelings on the matter clear.
When considering his new home in the NFL, former Washington Commanders Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen was looking for culture. With that in mind, it's no surprise he found his way to the Minnesota Vikings.
The Washington Commanders were looking to strengthen their roster in order to get closer to or potentially surpass the Philadelphia Eagles next time around.
With uncertainty at quarterback, the Vikings are building a sure thing on defense.
According to JP Finlay of NBC Sports, the Vikings are a team to watch for former Commanders DT Jonathan Allen. Washington elected to release Allen ahead of free agency after being unable to find a trade partner.
According to Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle, the 49ers are expected to target former Commanders DT Jonathan Allen on the open market. This
Jonathan Allen came up during the 49ers’ talks with the Commanders on Deebo Samuel. While the All-Pro wide receiver was eventually traded to Washington, the sides could not agree on an Allen inclusion. Now free from his second-tier defensive tackle contract, Allen will be available to the 49ers.
The San Francisco 49ers are in dire need of reinforcements along the defensive line, and a prominent name just hit the market. The Washington Commanders are releasing two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, freeing up an estimated $16.5 million in salary cap space.
Efforts to trade Jonathan Allen came up short. As a result, the veteran defensive tackle is now set to become a free agent.
Unless a trade partner materializes, it appears two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen will be released by the Washington Commanders. Should the Las Vegas Raiders consider him?
Per Mike Silver, the Commanders will likely release veteran DT Jonathan Allen in a cost-cutting move if they are unable to find another team willing to trade for him.
The Washington Commanders are allowing Jonathan Allen to seek a trade. Now one NFL analyst believes they have identified a partner with a need for the former Pro Bowl defensive lineman.
The 2025 NFL league year doesn't begin until March 12, but trade discussions are already heating up.
Washington has permitted defensive tackle Jonathan Allen to explore trade options.
Beginning in 2017, the Commanders used a first-round pick on a defensive lineman for four consecutive years. The first player in that stretch — Jonathan Allen — has remained in Washington throughout his career.
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