Former Alabama Crimson Tide star lands visit with top NFC contender after surprise release
Former Alabama Crimson Tide star defensive tackle Jonathan Allen will be visiting the Minnesota Vikings this week, according to ESPN. The former Washington Commanders star was recently released as a cap casualty, but the 2016 Heisman Trophy candidate hopes to continue competing for a Super Bowl in the NFL. Allen, who totaled 153 tackles and […]
Former Alabama Crimson Tide star defensive tackle Jonathan Allen will be visiting the Minnesota Vikings this week, according to ESPN. The former Washington Commanders star was recently released as a cap casualty, but the 2016 Heisman Trophy candidate hopes to continue competing for a Super Bowl in the NFL.
Allen, who totaled 153 tackles and 28.5 sacks over his four seasons at Alabama, has been one of the most successful defenders from Nick Saban's tenure with the program. He's totaled over $76.5 million through his career so far.
Free agent DT Jonathan Allen's visit to Minnesota, as reported by Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler, makes sense from a need standpoint. The Vikings haven't had a classic interior disruptor in the two seasons Brian Flores has been their defensive coordinator, forcing some creative personnel usage. Allen and Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell overlapped in Washington when O'Connell was an assistant coach there.
The former first-round pick turned 30 in January and played in only eight games in 2024 due to a torn pectoral muscle. It was the first year since his rookie season he missed more than one game.
The Ironman and 2020 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee continues to represent the Crimson Tide as well as anyone, and we're excited to see him find his next home.
