A torn left pectoral muscle suffered against Baltimore leaves Washington without one of its best defensive linemen
The defensive tackle of the Washington Commanders, Jonathan Allen, He will be out for the rest of the season after tearing his left pectoral muscle on Sunday, the head coach said. Dan Quinn this Monday.
Allen suffered the tear in the third period of a 30-23 loss to the Baltimore Ravensrolling in pain after the runner Derrick Henry scored a 7-yard touchdown with 2:12 left.
Allen He underwent tests on the bench and after the game, and later expressed optimism about his health. But an MRI performed Monday afternoon revealed the tear. Quinn pointed out that Allen he would undergo surgery “in the coming days.”
Washington also saw two other defensive linemen leave the game due to injuries, defensive ends Dorance Armstrong (ribs) and Javontae Jean-Baptiste (right foot). Quinn He said they are both undergoing further testing. He mentioned that the initial X-rays performed at Jean-Baptiste They came back negative.
Allen He has been one of the best defensive linemen for Washington since the team drafted him in the first round in 2017. He was invited to the Pro Bowl after the 2021 and ’22 campaigns, when he had a combined 16.5 sacks. Allen had 2.0 sacks in six games this season.
Him and the defensive tackle Daron Paynea 2018 first-round pick, formed a strong interior combination to Washington.
Los Commanders they selected the tackle Johnny Newton in the second round of the last draft, and they also have Phidarian Mathisa second-round recruit in 2021. Likewise, he is Efe Obadawho can move inside in passing situations.
“Jon is rare and has unique skills and talent, so it’s not just about plugging someone else in to play,” he said. Quinn. “We have depth on staff, and we’ll employ them all a little differently. But we’re certainly going to miss Jonthe strength and attitude that it brings to the interior”.
A Allen He has one more year left on his contract, but there is no guaranteed money, so the Commanders They would save $17 million against their salary cap if they released him.
