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Former Alabama star Jonathan Allen released by Washington Commanders after 8 seasons
By Paul Harvey
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Former Alabama defensive lineman Jonathan Allen carved out an impressive career during his time with the Crimson Tide before becoming an NFL star for the Washington Commanders. However, Allen is beginning his search for a new team entering the 2025 season.
On Friday, the Commanders announced they were releasing Allen after 8 seasons with the franchise. He appeared in 109 career games but was limited to 8 appearances in 2024.
During his time with the Commanders, Allen amassed 42 career sacks and 60 tackles for loss while earning 2 Pro Bowl nods. He ranks 10th all-time in Washington’s franchise history for sacks. Now, Allen will be on the hunt for a new team but should be viewed as one of the top free-agent defenders available.
Prior to becoming one player in the long list of first-round Alabama draft picks, Allen was a game-wrecking defender for Nick Saban. He finished as one of the top pass rushers in Alabama history with 28.5 sacks and 46 TFL.
During the 2015 season, Allen led the Crimson Tide with 12 sacks and 15 TFL for a team that finished 14-1 and captured the College Football Playoff National Championship. During the 2016 season, the defensive lineman racked up individual honors as a Consensus All-American, the SEC Defensive Player of the Year and multiple national awards, including the Bronco Nagurski and Chuck Bednarik awards.
Paul Harvey lives in Atlanta and covers SEC football.
