After beating the Baltimore Ravens 30-23 in Week 6 on Sunday, the Washington Commanders improved to 4-2, but Jonathan Allen received devastating news on the injury front on Monday. After suffering a pectoral injury in Sunday's win, Allen could undergo season-ending surgery this week, according to NFL Network's Tom Pellissero.
“Commanders standout DT Jonathan Allen is feared to have suffered a significant pectoral injury that will require season-ending surgery, per sources. Allen is getting a second opinion. It would be a huge loss for Washington, which sits atop the NFC East at 4-2,” Pellissero reported.
Bold Week 6 Commanders predictions aside, no one saw this injury coming in. In his eighth NFL season, the two-time Pro Bowler was off to a phenomenal start for division-leading Commanders. Highlighted by his five-tackle, one-sack performance in Washington's 42-14 blowout win against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 4, Jonathan has recorded 15 tackles with 2.0 sacks through Week 6.
Commanders seek a second opinion on Jonathan Allen's injury
Jonathan Allen is the longest-tenured member of the Washington Commanders. He was selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft and has been blessed with a clean bill of health, missing no fewer than two games throughout his career as the Commanders' defensive anchor.
