"Allen, 31, was another cap casualty of the Minnesota Vikings and was officially released Wednesday after the start of the 2026 league year. Allen signed with Minnesota as a free agent in March 2025, earning $16.2 million in his lone season there. He played in all 17 games and finished with 68 tackles and 3.5 sacks."
"A first-round pick (No. 17) of Washington in 2017, Allen spent his first seven NFL seasons with the Commanders. He made the Pro Bowl after the 2021 and 2022 seasons, when he combined for 16.5 sacks. In eight seasons with Washington, he recorded 42 sacks in 108 starts."
Jonathan Allen, a 31-year-old defensive tackle, agreed to a two-year deal worth $26 million with the Cincinnati Bengals, with potential incentives bringing the total to $28 million. Allen was released by the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday as a cap casualty after playing all 17 games in 2025, recording 68 tackles and 3.5 sacks. This marks the Bengals' third major free agent acquisition, following deals with edge rusher Boye Mafe and safety Bryan Cook. Allen, a former first-round pick by Washington in 2017, spent eight seasons with the Commanders, earning two Pro Bowl selections and recording 42 sacks in 108 starts.
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