Tag: Jonathan Allen

Sep 29, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Vikings adding DT Jonathan Allen, G Will Fries

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The Minnesota Vikings worked overtime to rebuild in the trenches, adding two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and guard Will Fries on multi-year deals.

The Vikings announced the agreement with Allen. His agent, Blake Baratz of Team IFA, shared financial details and told outlets the deal is three years and $60 million.

ESPN reported that the agreement between Fries and the Vikings has a value of $88 million over five years.

Allen was released by the Commanders last week in a cost-cutting move after unsuccessfully attempting to trade him.

Allen was entering the final season of a four-year, $72 million contract but had no guaranteed money remaining on the deal. The move saved Washington $16.35 million toward the salary cap.

Allen, 30, was limited to eight games in 2024 because of a torn left pectoral muscle.

A Pro Bowl selection in 2021 and 2022, Allen totaled 401 career tackles, 42 sacks and 118 quarterback hits in 109 career games (108 starts). He was selected by Washington with the 17th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Fries, 26, spent his first four NFL seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, who selected him in the seventh round of the 2021 draft.

He was limited to five games last season because of a serious leg injury suffered in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He has played in 41 games (31 starts) and in his 22 starts in 2023-24, he allowed five sacks.

In Minnesota, he’ll be reunited with center Ryan Kelly, who was a four-time Pro Bowl selection with the Colts. Multiple outlets reported Monday that Kelly, 31, was joining the Vikings on a two-year, $18 million contract.

–Field Level Media

Oct 6, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) celebrates after a tackle during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at NorthWest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Reports: Commanders to release Pro Bowl DT Jonathan Allen

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The Washington Commanders are releasing two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen after unsuccessfully attempting to trade him, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.

Allen was entering the final season of a four-year, $72 million contract. The reported move would save Washington $16.35 million toward the salary cap.

Allen, 30, was limited to eight games in 2024 because of a torn left pectoral muscle.

He totaled 401 career tackles, 42 sacks and 118 quarterback hits in 109 career games (108 starts) after being selected by Washington with the 17th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

–Field Level Media

Oct 6, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) celebrates after a tackle during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at NorthWest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Commanders GM: ‘Everything on table’ with DT Jonathan Allen

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INDIANAPOLIS — Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters signed off on a request from defensive tackle Jonathan Allen’s agent to allow him to seek a trade during the fast-paced NFL Scouting Combine, where decision-makers and agents intersect nearly every hour.

“That is true,” Peters said Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine of reports Allen received permission to seek a trade.

“It’s going into the last year of his deal and his agent, Blake Baratz, he’s a great agent, came to us. They wanted to explore their options. Everything is still on the table.”

The Commanders have 28 free agents and Peters said difficult decisions would be part of the offseason. He said with Allen and other players, the charge is to always “do what’s right for the Commanders, but we also want to do right by Jon.”

Peters and Baratz have scheduled a meeting for later this week. Allen is entering the final season of a four-year, $72 million contract, and Washington would save $16.3 million in cap space if he is traded or released before June 1.

“We’ll stay in contact,” Peters said.

Allen, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, was Washington’s first-round pick (17th overall) in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Allen, 30, has played 109 games (108 starts) in his tenure with Washington. He has 401 career tackles, 42 sacks and 118 quarterback hits.

He was limited to eight games in 2024 because of a torn left pectoral muscle.

–Jeff Reynolds, Field Level Media

Sep 29, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Report: Commanders give Jonathan Allen OK to seek trade

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Defensive tackle Jonathan Allen has received permission by the Washington Commanders to seek a trade, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.

Allen, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, was Washington’s first-round pick (17th overall) in the 2017 NFL Draft.

He is entering the final season of a four-year, $72 million contract, and Washington would save $16.3 million in cap space if he is traded or released before June 1.

Allen, 30, has played 109 games (108 starts) in his tenure with Washington. He has 401 career tackles, 42 sacks and 118 quarterback hits.

He was limited to nine games in 2024 because of a torn left pectoral muscle.

–Field Level Media

Sep 29, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Report: Commanders fear season-ending injury for DT Jonathan Allen

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The Washington Commanders are awaiting additional news about the condition of defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, fearing he may require season-ending surgery for a pectoral injury, NFL Network reported Monday.

Allen sustained the injury in the Commanders’ 30-23 loss Sunday to the Baltimore Ravens and was ruled out of the game in the fourth quarter.

Per the report, he will get a second opinion before any decisions are made.

Allen, 29, would represent a significant loss for the surprising Commanders (4-2), who lead the NFC East.

A two-time Pro Bowl selection, the 6-foot-3, 300-pound Allen has manned the defensive line since Washington selected him in the first round (17th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft.

He has avoided a major injury until now, starting at least 15 games in each season since 2018.

In 107 career games (all starts), he has 41 sacks to go with 397 tackles (59 for loss) and 117 quarterback hits. In six games this season, he has 15 tackles and two sacks while playing 62 percent of the snaps on defense.

The Commanders host the Carolina Panthers (1-5) in Week 7.

–Field Level Media

Nov 27, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) looks on from the bench against the Atlanta Falcons at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Commanders DT Jonathan Allen dealing with foot injury

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Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen is dealing with plantar fasciitis, head coach Ron Rivera confirmed Saturday.

Rivera said Allen’s foot injury is not considered serious. He also said the team is being careful with offensive tackles Andrew Wylie and Charles Leno and cornerback Kendall Fuller, who “have a couple of nicks.”

Allen, 28, has earned back-to-back Pro Bowl selections and has started at least 15 games during each of the past five seasons.

Allen recorded 7.5 sacks, 65 tackles and an interception in 16 starts in 2022. He has 33.5 sacks, 92 quarterback hits and 329 tackles in 85 games (all starts) since being drafted by Washington in the first round in 2017.

The Commanders continue preseason play Monday night against the visiting Baltimore Ravens. They kick off the regular season at home against the Arizona Cardinals on Sept. 10.

–Field Level Media

Sep 11, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) reacts after a sack against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Commanders DT Jonathan Allen (groin) is questionable

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Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen is questionable for Sunday’s game at Detroit due to a groin injury.

The team added Allen to the injury report on Saturday along with elevating defensive tackle Benning Potoa’e and guard Wes Martin from the practice squad.

Allen, 27, was injured in the season-opening 28-22 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. He had an MRI earlier this week and was a limited participant in practice.

Allen recorded three tackles and a sack against the Jaguars, playing 54 snaps on defense and five on special teams.

The 2017 first-round draft pick and 2021 Pro Bowl selection has 27 sacks, 76 quarterback hits and 267 tackles in 70 career games (all starts).

–Field Level Media

Nov 22, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; Washington Redskins defensive end Jonathan Allen (93) in action during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Agents: Washington signs DT Jonathan Allen to $72M extension

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The Washington Football Team and defensive tackle Jonathan Allen agreed to a four-year, $72 million extension that includes a $30 million signing bonus, his agency announced Monday.

Allen’s agency, Team IFA, posted the details on Twitter.

“Washington for life!!” tweeted the 26-year-old Allen, a first-round pick (17th overall) out of Alabama in 2017 who is entering his fifth season in the nation’s capital.

Allen registered 63 tackles, 14 quarterback hits, two sacks, one fumble recovery and one safety in 16 starts for Washington in 2020. He was also the franchise’s nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.

The 6-foot-3, 300-pounder has 202 tackles (21 for losses), 45 QB hits, 17 sacks and two fumble recoveries through 52 career games (all starts).

–Field Level Media