The Bengals today signed unrestricted free agent DT Jonathan Allen to a two-year contract through the 2027 season.
Allen (6-3, 300), a 10th-year player out of the University of Alabama, originally was a first-round draft pick of Washington in 2017. He has played in 126 career regular-season games with 125 starts for Washington (2017-24) and Minnesota ('25), totaling 469 tackles, 67 TFLs, 45.5 sacks, five PDs, one INT, two FFs and three FRs. He also played and started four postseason contests for Washington, recording seven tackles with one TFL.
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Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jonathan Allen (93) moves across the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 48-10.
Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) looks on during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Minneapolis.
Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) pressures the pocket during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won 45-10.
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) runs during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) looks on from the sideline during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Arlington, Texas.
Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) and linebacker Frankie Luvu (4) celebrate after a tackle during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 in Landover, Md. The Commanders defeated the Browns 34-13.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jonathan Allen (93) reacts after sacking New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J.
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J.
FILE- Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving, right, runs against Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Tampa, Fla., Jan. 12, 2025.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jonathan Allen recovers a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Minneapolis.
