News this morning out of the Washington Commanders organization with the team granting DL Jonathan Allen‘s request to seek a trade. Allen has, reportedly, been on the potential trade block during the last two seasons after a strong performance in 2021 and 2022. Allen is due $17 million in cash for the 2025 season as part of the last year of his player contract.

In 2024 Washington invested in Daron Payne with a 4-year $90 million contract, and the team also invested a 2nd round draft pick on Johnny Newton.

Allen requesting a trade would logically mean that Washington is not willing to extend his current contract or that the two sides cannot agree on the numbers for an extension. Any team that trades for Allen should be prepared to complete a contract extension immediately after the trade is completed.

Most teams will likely wait for Washington to release Allen, and then attempt to sign him to a favorable contract as a street free agent. This path will lead to a lower-value contract.

With an incoming strong draft class of defensive linemen, Allen may have difficulty finding a trade partner for Washington.