When Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen suffered a pectoral injury during Washington’s Week 6 loss at Baltimore, almost everyone thought it would end the season.
Allen underwent surgery and things were quiet regarding his status.
Friday, before Commanders“Week 15 game in New Orleans, ESPN’s John Keim reported that there was a chance Allen would return before the end of the 2024 season.
Excerpt from Keim’s report:
Allen suffered the injury during a Week 6 loss at Baltimore, but during surgery, doctors discovered his muscle was only partially torn, sparking initial hopes for a late return. seasonal. Additional examinations have at least helped him maintain the belief that a return is possible, sources said.
Since being sidelined, the Commanders have used rookie Johnny Newton, Phidarian Mathis and Sheldon Day in place of Allen alongside Daron Payne. Allen’s potential return would be a big boost for a defense that has struggled to stop the run in 2024.
Washington will have cornerback Marshon Lattimore on the field for the first time Sunday since acquiring him via trade last month.
Allen, 29, is a two-time Pro Bowl selection with 41 career sacks. As Keim noted, there is no guarantee of a return this season, but Allen is working toward a potential return.
This article was originally published on Commanders Wire: Positive injury update for Commanders DT Jonathan Allen
