Washington could have Allen at apply Wednesday, per NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, marking the beginning of his 21-day activation window. The eighth-year defensive deal with has been out since Week 6. Allen only suffering a partially torn pec, versus the initially feared full tear, will enable for this return.
This season marks a rarity for Allen, whose solely playoff berth got here as a part of a 7-9 2020 group. Washington probably going via one other rebuild brought hesitation from Allen, who then landed in trade rumors. The Commanders held onto the former first-round pick this offseason, and now seem poised for a return to the postseason.
The Commanders, who sit at 9-5, have Allen on what now appears like a team-friendly contract. The group paid the standard D-tackle in 2021, authorizing a four-year, $72M deal. That contract runs via subsequent season.
Allen, 29, has produced not less than six sacks in 4 seasons and reached a career-high 9 sacks and 30 QB hits in 2021, making the Professional Bowl that season and once more in 2022. He had already reached six hits (two sacks) earlier than his damage.
Retooling round a number of new arrivals, the Commanders have seen Dante Fowler (8.5 sacks) and Frankie Luvu (eight) spearhead their move rush. It’s going to actually assist the Commanders’ probabilities to make the playoffs, and maybe make some noise, if Allen returns.
