The Washington Commanders are set to face a difficult situation as their defensive tackle, Jonathan Allen, is anticipated to be sidelined for the rest of the NFL season due to a torn pectoral muscle.
Coach Dan Quinn shared on Monday that Allen will likely undergo season-ending surgery soon, following his injury during the team’s loss against the Baltimore Ravens, which ended their streak of four consecutive victories.
“This is a significant setback for us; Jon has clearly been a key player here,” Quinn remarked. “We’re really disappointed for him as both a player and a person, and his absence will be felt throughout the remainder of the season.”

In addition to Allen, defensive ends Dorance Armstrong (rib/oblique) and Javontae Jean-Baptiste (ankle) also sustained injuries in the match against the Ravens.
Clelin Ferrell has just returned from a knee injury, and Washington now looks to Daron Payne, Phidarian Mathis, and rookie Johnny Newton to help compensate for the loss of Allen.
“The positive aspect is that we have a robust and deep roster,” said Quinn. “We will be involving multiple players in various roles to adapt because Jon possesses exceptional skills and talent that cannot simply be replaced.”

Jonathan Allen, who was a first-round draft pick in 2017 and garnered Pro Bowl honors in 2021 and 2022, stands as one of the longest-serving members of the Commanders.
Throughout six games this season, he recorded two sacks and 15 tackles, contributing significantly to a newly restructured defense that boasts six fresh starters.
The former Alabama standout is currently in the penultimate year of a $72 million contract he signed three years ago; however, he no longer has any guaranteed money remaining on the deal.