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Washington Redskins Training Camp Profile: DL Jonathan Allen

By Ian Cummings

GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 09: Defensive end Jonathan Allen #93 of the Washington Redskins reacts during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 09: Defensive end Jonathan Allen #93 of the Washington Redskins reacts during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MD – OCTOBER 9: A Washington Redskins helmet sits on the field prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on October 9, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD – OCTOBER 9: A Washington Redskins helmet sits on the field prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on October 9, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images) /

What Allen needs to show at Redskins training camp

Unlike some of the recent subjects of our training camp profile series, Allen doesn’t necessarily need to show anything new. He’s been developing at a steady rate, and entering the year, he’s the best of a very bright bunch on the Redskins interior.

For Allen, training camp is an opportunity to continue to hone his skills, and inch toward his maximum potential. Although he’s a solid all-around defender, he has more room to improve as a run defender, and he can also establish himself as a leader, something that was alluded to after D.J. Swearinger’s infamous release last season.

If Allen can simply keep working with Tomsula, and establish himself as a voice to rally around, and a voice of reason, in the Redskins defensive locker room, then his 2019 training camp can be considered a success.

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