Washington Commanders star feared to have suffered season-ending injury

A regime change, along with the arrival of Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels , has completely turned around the Washington Commanders. After six weeks, the Commanders are one of the best teams in the NFL , sitting pretty at 4-2.

But now they may be forced to play out the rest of the season without one of their top defenders who suffered an injury in Sunday’s 30-23 loss to the Ravens.

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Washington Commanders’ Jonathan Allen may need season-ending surgery

Not only did the Washington Commanders lose on Sunday, they also lost a key part of their defense. Two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen has started all six games on Dan Quinn’s defense this season, but Week 6 may have been his final appearance of the season.

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Allen is “feared to have suffered a significant pectoral injury ” that will require season-ending surgery. While the early diagnosis is far from ideal, the 29-year-old is currently seeking a second opinion.

Allen has a $21.4 million cap hit this season and a $23 million cap hit in 2025, in what is the final year of his contract with the Commanders. He’s recorded 15 tackles and two sacks this season.

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