JONATHAN ALLEN NEWS

Coach Ron Rivera prepares to face his former QB Cam Newton

Ron Rivera knew at some point he would have to prepare a game plan to face his former quarterback and old friend Cam Newton

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL 360: Jonathan Allen ' ALONE Before Washington's Jonathan Allen was a national champion at Alabama and a first round NFL draft pick, he and his brother found themselves...

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • NFL.COM

NFL 360: Jonathan Allen ALONE Before Washington's Jonathan Allen was a national champion at Alabama and a first round NFL draft pick, he and his brother found themselves...

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

Jonathan Allen: Ways my father prepared me for life and the NFL Jonathan Allen's hero is his father -- a man who is selfless and lives life by the book. Washington's defensive tackle discusses his father'...

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • NFL.COM

DT Jonathan Allen "We Just Played Good, Complementary Football" ' Week 10 Post Game Press Conference Defensive tackle Jonathan Allen speaks to media after win against Tampa Bay on November 14th at FedExField.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

Jonathan Allen Leads Washington Defense Primed for Breakout Scouting Report: Washington's defense hasn't lived up to expectations yet in 2021, but penetrating DT Jonathan Allen is part of a loaded fro...

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Second half of Washington's season a referendum on Heinicke

The second half of Washington's season is expected to be a referendum on Taylor Heinicke

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies two sacks Allen had two sacks during Sunday's 24-10 loss at Green Bay.

Impact Allen played 62 percent of the defensive snaps and brought down Aaron Rodgers twice during the first half, but he didn't have any production the rest of the contest. The 26-year-old has 26 tackles (13 solo) and five sacks through seven games this season.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Washington wastes numerous opportunities in loss to Packers

Washington didn’t punt all day but scored just 10 points

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DT Jonathan Allen "I Think As A Team We Are So Close" Post Game Press Conference Defensive tackle Jonathan Allen addresses the media after week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers on October 24, 2021.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

Packers defeat Washington 24-10 for 6th straight victory

Aaron Rodgers threw touchdown passes to three receivers and the Green Bay Packers defeated Washington 24-10 for their sixth consecutive victory

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jonathan Allen's quick move leads to sack on third down Washington Football Team defensive end Jonathan Allen sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • NFL.COM

Bet the over? Chiefs, Washington face off with bad defenses

The Kansas City Chiefs and Washington head into their matchup this weekend with two of the worst defenses in the NFL

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eight tackles in win Allen made eight tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 34-30 win over the Falcons.

Impact Allen registered a season-high eight tackles Sunday, but he couldn't get to the quarterback. The 26-year-old got off to a hot start with three sacks through the first two games, but he has failed to record one for two straight weeks.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Washington defense needs to earn back praise amid struggles

Washington's defense struggled again in Week 4 at Atlanta and is among the NFL's worst so far this season

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DT Jonathan Allen "We Have To Keep Chopping That Wood And Keep Getting Better" ' Post Game Press Conference Defensive tackle Jonathan Allen addresses the media following the week 4 game against the Falcons on Sunday, October 3rd.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

Quarterback Taylor Heinicke needs more Alex Smith in game

While defense is Washington's biggest problem after a blowout loss in Buffalo, quarterback Taylor Heinicke's play is also under the microscope

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Puts up two more sacks Allen recorded six tackles (five solo) and two sacks in Thursday's 30-29 win over the Giants.

Impact Allen now has three sacks through two games, topping last year's mark already. Last season was a down year for Allen in the sack department, as he posted 14 sacks between the 2018 and 2019 seasons. His consistent tackling numbers provide a steady IDP floor, as Allen posted 60-plus stops in each of the last three campaigns.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis: Washington needs struggling defense to improve

Even though Taylor Heinicke showed he could run Washington's offense and pulled out a win against the New York Giants, the team's biggest question through two weeks of the season i...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jonathan Allen wrestles Daniel Jones down for his second sack Washington Football Team defensive end Jonathan Allen wrestles New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones down for his second sack.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • NFL.COM

Ben Standig: Jonathan Allen had two sacks last season. He... - The Athletic Jonathan Allen had two sacks last season. He has two in five quarters this season. But Giants are moving...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Healthy Dak Prescott gives Cowboys best chance in NFC East

The NFC East nearly crowned a 6-10 champion last year

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns from hamstring injury Allen (hamstring) returned to team drills Wednesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact A few missed days of practice early in camp shouldn't make much difference for Allen, who recently signed a four-year, $72 million extension. He had just two sacks last season -- down from eight and six the previous two years -- but he did notch 63 tackles and 14 QB hits while starting all 16 games for a top-five defense.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hamstring injury Allen (hamstring) is considered day-to-day due to an injury, Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic reports.

Impact Allen's injury doesn't appear severe, but Washington has nothing to lose by holding him out of early camp activities, so it seems likely the team will be cautious. The 2017 first-round pick inked a four-year extension back in March, positioning himself to once again serve as a pillar of the Football Team's defensive line.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tight hamstring sidelines Washington tackle Jonathan Allen Washington coach Ron Rivera says starting defensive tackle Jonathan Allen was held out of practice because of a tight...

AUGUST 2, 2021 • USATODAY.COM