Washington commanders have taken an important step in their process of building the list by granting the defensive line player of the pro Bowl, Jonathan Allen, the permission to search for a trade, according to the initiate of the NFL Network, Ian Rapoport.
This development indicates a major change for commanders, who restructure their defensive line after a disappointing campaign in 2024.
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THE # Commands Have had commercial conversations centered on the Pro Bowl DL Jonathan Allen, according to sources.
Washington plans to do well by the player and the Allen camp is involved to help him land in the right place – either via trade or the free agency. He is a year old at $ 15 million. pic.twitter.com/dncqxwfacy
– Ian Rapoport (@rapsheet) February 25, 2025
Allen, a team captain and one of the most coherent defensive players in Washington since he was drafted in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft, was the cornerstone of the franchise. His leadership on and out of the field made him a favorite of fans and a key figure in the locker room.
Given that Allen has another year on his contract during a managing ceiling of $ 15 million, his availability will undoubtedly arouse the interest of several teams who need an internal elite defender.
The 29 -year -old defensive tackle recorded several appearances in Pro Bowl and was a coherent force both in defense of the race and by rushing. Last season, Allen finished with 3 bags, retaining his status from one of the best defensive line players in the League.
For Washington, going from Allen would not only create an additional Flexibility of CAP, but would also line up with the long-term vision of the team under the new managing director Adam Peters and the head coach Dan Quinn. The organization seems to focus on the accumulation of assets and the shaping of a list that aligns their new strategic direction.
As commercial discussions intensify, potential contenders for Allen could include teams in Win-Now mode seeking to strengthen their defensive front. The will of the commanders to collaborate with the representatives of Allen suggests that an agreement could materialize as soon as possible, ensuring that the veteran line player lands in an ideal situation.
Whether Allen is exchanged before the draft of the NFL or later in the offseason remains to be seen, but his time in Washington seems to approach his end. His departure would mark the end of an era for a franchise that has undergone significant changes in recent years, on and off the field.
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