Minnesota Vikings
Vikings signing Jonathan Allen
Positive
The Vikings bolstered their interior defensive line by agreeing to terms with Jonathan Allen.
Minnesota Vikings
Improving the defensive line
Positive
Minnesota is looking to add that impact to go along with other pressure it successfully applied from the edge and from blitzers.
Jonathan Allen
Allen's release from Washington
Positive
Allen was released by Washington and is free to sign with other teams.
Jonathan Allen
Allen's experience and skills
Positive
Allen adds 109 regular-season games (108 starts) of experience, as well as a track record of pressuring passers.
Jonathan Allen
Allen's injury in 2024
Neutral
A torn pectoral muscle in Week 6 sidelined him for much of the 2024 season, but he returned for the Commanders' final two games of the regular season and helped Washington advance to the NFC Championship Game.
Jonathan Allen
Allen's past performance
Positive
Allen set career highs of 9.0 sacks and 30 QB hits in 2021 to earn his first Pro Bowl selection and followed with 7.5 sacks and 17 QB hits in 2022.
Washington Commanders
Allen's release from Washington
Neutral
Allen was released by Washington on March 7.