Commanders grant star defensive tackle Jonathan Allen permission to seek trade: reports

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The Washington Commanders have granted two-time Pro Bowler Jonathan Allen permission to seek a trade, per multiple reports. 

Allen, 30, has spent his entire eight-year career with the Commanders after being drafted by the team in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. 

The Commanders plan to do right by Allen in ensuring he moves to a good team, whether that be via a trade or free agency, per NFL Network. 

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Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, #93, against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)

Allen has been a team leader on the Commanders and has become a respected voice in the locker room. Allen has one year left on his contract, and his $15 million salary is not guaranteed. 

Last season, Allen played in just eight regular-season games due to a pectoral injury. Despite the injury, he came back and played in all three of the Commanders’ playoff games in their surprise run to the NFC Championship.

In the regular season, Allen registered three sacks, and in the playoffs, he had one tackle for loss and two quarterback hits. 

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Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, #93, against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)

While Allen missed time last season, he has been very durable in his career, starting no less than 15 games in a season for six years in a row after only playing five games his rookie year. 

Across his eight-year career, Allen has 42 sacks in 109 games played. 

Allen has a $22.3 million