"The Washington Commanders and Jonathan Allen went their separate ways this offseason. This always seemed inevitable, with the veteran defensive tackle's lack of production and motivation leaving general manager Adam Peters with no option other than to go in a different direction. Allen was made available for trade, but no willing suitor came forward. The Commanders did right by the player, releasing him just before free agency to ensure he got a head start on finding his next destination."
"The two-time Pro Bowler looked lethargic, losing his battle with interior offensive lineman Joe Thuney comfortably. He gained one solo tackle. How he didn't bring down quarterback Caleb Williams for a sack on one play remains a mystery. He looked a yard off the pace for the most part, and there is a huge amount of hard work ahead if he wants to repay the faith shown by the Vikings."
The Washington Commanders released veteran defensive tackle Jonathan Allen before free agency after limited production and waning motivation made a roster split inevitable. No trade partner emerged, so the team granted Allen an early start to free agency. The Minnesota Vikings signed Allen to a $51 million deal. Allen's performance has declined; he appeared lethargic in his Vikings debut, lost matchups with Joe Thuney, and recorded only one solo tackle. He missed a sack opportunity on Caleb Williams and generally looked a step slow. The Vikings secured a division win, with rookie J.J. McCarthy leading a second-half comeback.
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