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NFL Trade Idea Sends Commanders Star Jonathan Allen to Texans

The Washington Commanders could end up trading star defensive tackle Jonathan Allen.

Jeremy Brener

Aug 17, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) warms up before a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 17, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) warms up before a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports / Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
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The Washington Commanders' deepest position is at defensive tackle.

Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen have had the position on lock for years and represent one of the best defensive line duos in the game. In recent years, they've added second-round picks Phidarian Mathis and Jer'Zhan Newton, giving them a lot of depth at the position.

That's why Bleacher Report writer Alex Ballentine suggests that the team should trade Allen to the Houston Texans.

"From the Commanders perspective, the biggest goal right now is to put the best offense on the field with Jayden Daniels. They paid Daron Payne this offseason and drafted Jer'Zhan Newton in the second round of this draft," Ballentine writes. "Continuing to pay that kind of premium at defensive tackle might not be the wisest move for a rebuilding roster."

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The Texans have been one of the more aggressive teams on the market this offseason, so they make sense as a potential trade partner. Adding Allen to a defensive line with Danielle Hunter would make Houston an even more dangerous team.

However, the Commanders have had several opportunities to trade Allen, and they've continued to hold onto him. That's why a trade for him likely won't happen soon. But if the Commanders become sellers at the trade deadline again, they should certainly consider it.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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