Six weeks after their playoff run ended with a loss to eventual Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia, the Washington Commanders parted ways with one of their defensive leaders and brought back another. Jonathan Allen was released Friday,

The Washington Commanders have made an important roster decision, as the team is releasing Pro Bowl star defensive tackle Jonathan Allen. Though the team attempted to find a trade partner, it appears that has not been the case. Allen should find a new team with ease, as he has been one of the best defensive tackles in the game.

This portion of the NFL calendar between the Super Bowl and free agency has been defined by the words “granted permission to seek a trade,” as it seems like every day a new big name around the league finds themselves in a scenario where they either find themselves a viable trade partner or they get released.

I don't know if you've looked outside recently, but there's a bunch of pre-free agency trades happening at the moment. The moves have prompted some Lions fans to wonder why Detroit isn't getting in on the fun.

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

Washington GM Adam Peters said “everything is still on the table” with Allen, and weighed in about some of the team’s offseason plans.

The Washington Commanders will reportedly release longtime DT Jonathan Allen if they can't find trade partner.

The Commanders are running out of time to find a trade partner for Jonathan Allen—will they strike a deal or be forced to release the veteran defensive tackle?