USA Today's Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz predicts the Washington Commanders could cut veteran DT Jonathan Allen in a salary cap move.

Washington Commanders defensive lineman Jonathan Allen is the longest-tenured member on the team apart from punter Tress Way.Allen arrived in the nation's capital in 2017, and has seen all of the ups and downs that the organization has been on.

Allen, 30, has spent his entire career with Washington, which selected him with the 17th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

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.

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen sought permission to seek a trade, a league source told UPI on Tuesday.

INDIANAPOLIS -- 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. His $15.5 million base salary for the 2025 season is not guaranteed.

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

The Buffalo Bills have been, and will continue to be centered around big trade talks up until the new league year begins. With the likes of Myles Garrett and Micah Parsons potentially being available via trade,

The Chicago Bears will explore every avenue to upgrade their defensive line this offseason, and a new Pro Bowl talent just emerged on the NFL trade market