Unless a trade partner materializes, it appears two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen will be released by the Washington Commanders. Should the Las Vegas Raiders consider him?

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.

I don't know if you've looked outside recently, but there's a bunch of pre-free agency trades happening at the moment. The moves have prompted some Lions fans to wonder why Detroit isn't getting in on the fun.

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

The Washington Commanders have given two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen permission to seek a trade, general manager Adam Peters confirmed Tuesday.

The 6-foot-3, 300-pound defensive stalwart had once been one of the better interior defenders in the NFL but played in a career-low eight games last season due to a torn pec.

The Commanders have had trade conversations with defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, but General Manager Adam Peters said last week that all options were on the table.