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.

Commanders General Manager Adam Peters confirmed that defensive tackle Jonathan Allen has received permission to speak to other teams about a trade, but it's far from guaranteed that Allen will be leaving the team this offseason.

Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters signed off on a request from defensive tackle Jonathan Allen's agent to allow him to seek a trade during the fast-paced NFL Scouting Combine, where decision-makers and agents intersect nearly every hour.

The Washington Commanders have granted star defensive tackle Jonathan Allen permission to seek a trade as the team is looking to shed his contract, per numerous 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 San Francisco 49ers are trading wide receiver Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders in exchange for a fifth-round pick, but could have potentially received a Pro Bowl talent instead for Samuel.

The Commanders are working with Allen's team in order to help "him land at the right spot." The two-time Pro Bowler's two options include being traded or landing in free agency. H

Mike Silver of The Athletic, one of the folks who reported on the trade talks, added that Allen could still get dealt to the 49ers in a separate trade, but hinted that they want the Commanders to pick up more of his salary than they have offered to this point.

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

The San Francisco 49ers traded wide receiver Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders on Saturday, ending weeks of NFL rumors