The Washington Commanders have granted two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen permission to seek a trade, sources tell CBS Sports. Allen, the team's first-round pick in 2017, is in the final year of his contract with Washington.

The Commanders have granted star defensive lineman Jonathan Allen permission to seek a trade, according to ESPN and multiple reports.

The Washington Commanders have given two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen permission to seek a trade, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the team did not make the move public.

The Washington Commanders made waves on Saturday with the trade for San Francisco 49ers star Deebo Samuel. And from the looks of it, they nearly had Jonathan Allen be part of the deal. The Commanders landed the star receiver from the 49ers in exchange for a fifth-round pick.

Washington Commanders defensive lineman Jonathan Allen may have played his final down for the franchise.The Pro Bowler taken in the first round out of Alabama in the 2017 NFL Draft is the longest-tenured member of the team.

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One NFL analyst suggests the Washington Commanders should trade Jonathan Allen to the Arizona Cardinals for two draft picks.

Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the 49ers and Commanders discussed the possibility of including DT Jonathan Allen in the trade that ultimately sent WR Deebo Samuel to Washington. However, the two sides ultimately decided to not include Allen in the trade.

The #Commanders have had trade conversations centered around Pro Bowl DL Jonathan Allen, sources say. Washington plans to do right by the player & Allen’s camp is involved in helping him land at the right spot — either via trade or free agency. He has one year left at $15M. pic.twitter.com/DNcQxWFACY