The Washington Commanders could end up trading star defensive tackle Jonathan Allen.
Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen have had the position on lock for years and represent one of the best defensive line duos in the game. In recent years, they've added second-round picks Phidarian Mathis and Jer'Zhan Newton, giving them a lot of depth at the position.
That's why Bleacher Report writer Alex Ballentine suggests that the team should trade Allen to the Houston Texans. "From the Commanders perspective, the biggest goal right now is to put the best offense on the field with Jayden Daniels. They paid Daron Payne this offseason and drafted Jer'Zhan Newton in the second round of this draft," Ballentine writes. "Continuing to pay that kind of premium at defensive tackle might not be the wisest move for a rebuilding roster.
However, the Commanders have had several opportunities to trade Allen, and they've continued to hold onto him. That's why a trade for him likely won't happen soon. But if the Commanders become sellers at the trade deadline again, they should certainly consider it.Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021.
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