Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (knee) has been participating in the team's organized team activities this spring and has been extremely happy with the team's new regime change in the front office and on the sidelines. Allen said months ago that he didn't want to be part of another rebuild, but the long-time defensive captain is thrilled with how things are unfolding under new general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn. Following Pro Bowl nods in 2021 and 2022, ...

The Washington Commanders took Illinois defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton on Day 2 of this year's NFL draft, giving the team three talented tackles in Newton and Pro Bowlers Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne. A few league executives are now wondering if Washington will ever consider trade offers for Allen, who is due $15.4 million in 2024 and $16.5 million next year, both figures below market for high-end tackles. Sources believe the Commanders will either need to rework Allen's contract eventually ...

Washington Commanders defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns. He failed to amass a tackle before exiting the contest. Efe Obada and John Ridgeway should see more snaps in his absence.

Washington Commanders defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (knee) is questionable to return against the Cleveland Browns in Week 17. He failed to amass a tackle before exiting the contest. Efe Obada and John Ridgeway should see more snaps in his absence.

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (groin) is active for Week 2 against the Detroit Lions despite being listed as questionable. He played just 54 percent of snaps due to injury last week but was still productive, tallying three tackles and one sack. Through 17 games in 2021, he registered 62 tackles and nine sacks. The 27-year-old's presence will create an obstacle for the Detroit offense on Sunday.

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (groin) has been added to the team's injury report as questionable ahead of their Week 2 matchup with the Detroit Lions. Allen suffered a groin injury in Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars but there has been no indication that it is anything serious. The Pro Bowler was a full participant in Friday's practice after being limited on both Wednesday and Thursday, so it would be a surprise to see him ruled out. The expectation is that Allen ...

The Washington Football Team activated defensive ends Montez Sweat (jaw), James Smith-Williams and Casey Toohill and defensive tackle Jonathan Allen from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Saturday. Sweat, who was on Injured Reserve with a broken jaw before going on the COVID list, has been designated to return and could play on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Eagles. It's a huge boost for Washington's defensive line in Week 15 and a slight downgrade for the Eagles offense and running game against ...

The Washington Football Team defense, with four former first-round picks in Chase Young, Montez Sweat, Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen, has underperformed through three weeks after being hyped up in the offseason. Young has yet to record a sack and has just one quarterback hit. Washington's defense ranks 29th in scoring defense and 31st in total defense, while they are tied for 16th in sacks (six) and 22nd in takeaways (two). They allowed 481 total yards to the Buffalo Bills in a 43-21 Week 3 ...

The Washington Football Team has signed defensive tackle Jonathan Allen to a four-year, $72 million contract extension. Allen will be a key piece to one of the best defensive lines in football, which includes the likes of Chase Young, Daron Payne and Montez Sweat. The 2017 first-round pick has played in all but one game since the 2018 season, and he is coming off a season where he registered two sacks, 63 tackles (36 solo), 14 quarterback hits and one fumble recovery. Washington will be bringing...

The Washington Football Team exercised defensive tackle Daron Payne's fifth-year option for the 2022 season on Tuesday. Payne will make roughly $8.5 million fully guaranteed in 2022. He is due a fully guaranteed $2.5 million in base salary in 2021 with a $4.6 million salary cap hit. Payne was the No. 13 pick in the 2018 draft and has become a staple on the team's interior defensive line. Along with Jonathan Allen, Chase Young and Montez Sweat, the Washington defensive line has become one of the ...