Commanders Grant Jonathan Allen Permission to Seek Trade

The two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle could leave Washington after eight seasons as the team explores cost-saving roster changes.

Jonathan Allen, entering the final year of his four-year, $72 million contract, has been permitted to seek a trade by the Washington Commanders.
The Commanders could save $16.3 million in cap space by trading or releasing Allen before June 1, with no guaranteed money left on his deal.
Allen, 30, missed nine games in 2024 due to a torn pectoral muscle but returned late in the season to contribute during Washington's playoff run to the NFC Championship Game.
The team has invested heavily in its defensive line, including re-signing Daron Payne and drafting Jer’Zhan Newton, which has made Allen's contract less tenable.
Potential trade destinations for Allen include teams with cap space and defensive line needs, such as the Los Angeles Chargers and Chicago Bears.