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.
Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen sought permission to seek a trade, a league source told UPI on Tuesday.