The Washington Commanders have granted two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen permission to seek a trade, sources tell CBS Sports. Allen, the team's first-round pick in 2017, is in the final year of his contract with Washington.

The Washington Commanders have granted two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen permission to seek a trade in the offseason, following eight seasons with the team NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport r

The 6-foot-3, 300-pound defensive stalwart had once been one of the better interior defenders in the NFL but played in a career-low eight games last season due to a torn pec.