Report: Jonathan Allen to Visit Vikings in NFL Free Agency After Commanders Release

The Minnesota Vikings are welcoming former Washington Commanders defensive lineman Jonathan Allen for a visit Monday, per ESPN's Adam Schefter, who added that the two-time Pro Bowler has "a good amount of interest."

The Commanders released Allen on Friday after eight seasons. In 109 games, Allen amassed 401 tackles, 118 quarterback hits and 42 sacks. He was also the team's Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee in 2020 and 2021.

In 2024, Allen missed nine regular-season games with a partially torn left pectoral muscle. He's normally been a mainstay in the team's lineup, though, missing just three games overall from 2018-2023.

He ended the year with 19 tackles, seven quarterback hits and three sacks. Allen also was in the lineup for all three of Washington's playoff games through the NFC Championship, marking the team's first appearance in that contest since 1991.

Ultimately, this move was money-related. Allen was going into the year heading into the final season of a four-season, $72 million contract extension. He initially was granted a trade request, but when one didn't materialize, the Commanders released him and saved $16.5 million in cap space.

Ultimately, Allen's body of work assuredly merits interest. Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reported that the San Francisco 49ers are expected to target Allen.

Now the Vikings are in the mix as well. Ultimately, Allen shouldn't have to wait long to find his new team, and one can surmise he'll be paid handsomely at his second NFL stop too.