Jonathan Allen, the standout defensive tackle for the Washington Commanders, was released by the team after eight seasons. The move was not unexpected, as Allen’s camp had been given permission to explore potential trades with other teams in the NFL. With no guaranteed money owed to Allen in the final year of his contract, releasing him would save the Commanders roughly $20 million against the salary cap.
Drafted in the first round out of Alabama in 2017, Allen was the second-longest-tenured player on the team after punter Tress Way. Despite missing half of last season due to a torn pectoral muscle, Allen returned for the final four games, including the playoffs where the Commanders reached the NFC title game.
In his eight years with Washington, Allen played in 108 games, making 401 tackles and recording 42 sacks, ranking fifth in franchise history in sacks since 1982. The Commanders released Allen shortly after re-signing linebacker Bobby Wagner to a one-year contract and bringing back kicker Zane Gonzalez for the league minimum.
This move marks the end of an era for Allen with the Commanders, and it will be interesting to see where the talented defensive tackle lands next in his NFL career. It also highlights the team’s efforts to make strategic decisions to navigate the salary cap while maintaining a competitive roster.
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