Report: Commanders Star Suffers Season-Ending Injury

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The Washington Commanders fell 30-23 at the hands of the Baltimore Ravens in Week 6 at M&T Bank Stadium, but they may have lost more than just the game.
On Monday afternoon, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn confirmed star defensive tackle Jonathan Allen tore his pec against the Ravens on Sunday, and that his season is done.
Dan Quinn says Commanders DT Jonathan Allen suffered a torn pec on Sunday against the Ravens and will have surgery, and subsequently miss the rest of the season.
— David Harrison (@DHarrison82) October 14, 2024
Allen, 29, is the longest-tenured member of the franchise after being chosen in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He's been relatively healthy throughout his career, missing no fewer than two games in each of the last six seasons.
That would make the loss for the Commanders significant, not just losing a strong football player but a leader for the team on the defense.
So far this season, Allen has recorded 15 tackles and two sacks for the Commanders.
With Allen likely sidelined for the year, that would mean Daron Payne would have to step up immensely for the defensive line while third-year pro Phidarian Mathis and rookie Johnny Newton would also be counted on.
The Commanders have yet to officially place Allen on injured reserve, but that move appears to be coming soon.
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