Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen has suffered a pectoral injury that may require season-ending surgery, NFL Network reports.
Allen is seeking a second opinion on the injury, according to the report. He suffered the injury in Sunday’s 30-23 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The precise nature of the injury isn’t clear.
An eighth-year NFL veteran, Allen has played his entire career with the Commanders since Washington selected him with a first-round draft pick out of Alabama in 2017. He’s been a standout and a steady presence on Washington’s defensive line since joining the league. He’s played in at least 15 games in each of the last six seasons and made the Pro Bowl after the 2021 and 2022 seasons.
The injury marks a significant blow for a Commanders team that’s having its best season in years thanks in large part to the play of standout rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. Washington is 4-2 after Sunday’s loss and alone at the top of the NFC East standings.
Allen has started all six of Washington’s games this season, tallying 15 tackles, two sacks, two tackles for loss and six quarterback hits. He’s recorded at least 10 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks and 17 quarterback hits in each of the last three seasons.
