Barely two weeks ago, Washington commanders granted the star player Jonathan Allen Authorization to request a business. The double pro-time prolonger apparently did not find the kind of interest he and Washington hoped, As commanders I will publish Allen before the Libre agency.
Allen was to enter the last year of a $ 72 million contract over four years which he signed in 2021. His base salary of $ 15.5 million for the 2025 season was not guaranteed. ESPN reports That a handful of teams expressed their interest in Allen, but seemed to be finally released. This decision saves Washington $ 16.3 million in the ceiling space.
In 2024, Allen recorded two bags in six games before undergoing what was considered a pectoral to be torn in a defeat against the Baltimore ravens. Allen is vigorously rehabilitated and returned to the Washington prolongation victory over the Falcons of Atlanta in the week 17, and started in the three commanders’ playoffs.
Allen’s 42 42 career bags rank 10th all time in the history of the Washington franchise. The overall choice n ° 17 of the Alabama was elected to the temple of the Northern Virginia football renowned in 2019, when he attended the Stone Bridge High School in Ashburn, in Virginia. Local legend was a leader for commanders during his eight seasons while the franchise has undergone as many team name changes as appearances in the playoffs. Now he will be free to choose his next NFL team.
Let’s examine some landing points for Allen:
Bengals have major needs on the defensive side of the ball – especially with regard to the defensive line. Not only cincinnati granted Trey Hendrickson the permission to seek a profession, but they also published the defensive platform Sheldon Rankins, Sam Hubbard surprisingly announced his retirement, then BJ Hill, Joseph Ossai, Jay Tufele and Cameron Sampeants are free agents in search of new cases. If the Bengals are looking for differences in defense that will not cost an arm and one leg, Allen should be an option.
Perhaps we could list each NFC North team as a potential landing point for Allen, but the Bears could use a good faith starter on the defensive interior. In addition, the Ryan posts have already been aggressive this offseason by trying to consolidate the trenches by exchanging offensive guards Jonah Jackson and Joe Thuney. Now it’s time to add a veteran on the defensive side of the ball. Allen and mounting sweatshirts played together in Washington. Maybe a meeting is in preparation.
The 49ers should undergo a major facelift on the defensive side of the ball with Robert Saleh in the saddle. Maybe Joey Bosa is on the way to play with his brother, Nick Bosa, but Allen would also be a nice replacement Javon Hargrave inside. The defense of the 49ers was ranked n ° 18 in the grounds on the ground authorized by match (124.6) last season, which was their worst brand since 2017.
