Washington Commanders’ two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen suffered a significant pectoral injury in Week 6 against the Baltimore Ravens. Allen underwent surgery to repair his pectoral, initially believed to be a torn pectoral. As a result, the Commanders placed him on injured reserve, with the expectation that he would miss the rest of the season and possibly the end of his career in Washington D.C., hence his $23 million cap hit for 2025 and $17 million in cap savings with a release.
The Washington Commanders received good news last week
According to John Keim of ESPN, Jonathan Allen did not suffer a complete pectoral tear, and doctors discovered that he, in fact, suffered a partially torn pectoral, a less severe injury. Since Allen did not suffer a complete tear, there was optimism that he could return until later in the season. As long as rehab is going well and the Pro Bowler doesn’t suffer any setbacks.
“Allen suffered the injury in a Week 6 loss at Baltimore, but during surgery doctors discovered that his muscle was only partially torn, sparking the initial hope for a late-season return,” Keim said on Friday, December 13. “Further checkups have at least helped him maintain the belief that a return is possible, sources said.”
The Commanders will open his practice window
According to Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Washington Commanders have designated Jonathan Allen for return from injured reserve, effectively opening up his 21-day practice window. Allen has 21 days to practice before being eligible to return to the active roster. If he does not practice, the team chooses not to activate him within that timeframe, or the team is already eliminated from playoff contention before then, he will revert to season-ending injured reserve.
Reinforcements coming: The #Commanders are opening the 21-day practice window for standout DL Jonathan Allen, per me and @RapSheet.
Allen suffered a significant pectoral injury in Week 6 but, amazingly, is expected back to help down the stretch. pic.twitter.com/MKFlQwbSda
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 18, 2024
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