Trading or cutting the veteran defensive lineman would free up nearly $16.5 million in salary cap space for Washington.

Allen, 30, has spent his entire career with Washington, which selected him with the 17th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

The Washington Commanders have granted star defensive tackle Jonathan Allen permission to seek a trade as the team is looking to shed his contract, per numerous reports.

Defensive tackle Jonathan Allen has received permission by the Washington Commanders to seek a trade, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.

After being limited to eight games in 2024 due to a torn pectoral muscle, Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen reportedly could be on his way out this offseason. Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reported that the Commanders granted Allen permission to seek a trade as he enters the final year of his contract.

The #Commanders have had trade conversations centered around Pro Bowl DL Jonathan Allen, sources say. Washington plans to do right by the player & Allen’s camp is involved in helping him land at the right spot — either via trade or free agency. He has one year left at $15M. pic.twitter.com/DNcQxWFACY

With the Pittsburgh Steelers falling short of their goals again in 2024, changes should be coming. Acquiring a strong defender line Jonathan Allen could be exactly what they need.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Washington Commanders have granted two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen permission to seek a trade, sources tell CBS Sports. Allen, the team's first-round pick in 2017, is in the final year of his contract with Washington. His $15.5 million base salary for the 2025 season is not guaranteed.

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reporting the Washington Commanders grant defensive tackle Jonathan Allen permission to seek a trade.