"The Washington Commanders took the difficult decision to release veteran defensive tackle Jonathan Allen after no willing suitor emerged for a trade this offseason. According to one analyst, things are not going well for the interior force in a different environment. Allen's time with the Commanders had run its course. Not even a phenomenal run to the NFC Championship game boosted his performance or positivity. He found work quickly, penning a lucrative contract with the Minnesota Vikings that guaranteed $31.25 million over three years."
"With the interior defensive line for the rest of this season, get [Jonathan] Allen off the field. Cut the snaps in half. Allen has to be [on the team next year] because of the contract. What Allen is still decent to mediocre at is getting after the quarterback. That's what he is at this point of his career. I don't care what the coaching staff says about the run defense utility of the young kids."
The Washington Commanders released veteran defensive tackle Jonathan Allen after no trade materialized. Allen signed a three-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings guaranteeing $31.25 million. The Vikings have won six games and trail rivals in the NFC North, and Allen's play has been questioned in the new environment. A proposal calls for halving Allen's snaps for the remainder of the season and using him primarily as a pass-rushing specialist. The plan emphasizes giving younger interior defensive linemen more run-defense snaps and developmental playing time while Allen remains on the roster because of his contract.
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