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.

Defensive tackle Jonathan Allen has received permission by the Washington Commanders to seek a trade, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.

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

Adam Peters, the general manager of the Washington Commanders, confirmed on Tuesday that the organization has granted two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen permission to seek a trade.

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.

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 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