Coming into the 2017 offseason, the Washington Redskins were lacking solid personnel on the defensive line. Their only quality starter was free agent Chris Baker, and once he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it looked like the team may be dealing with trouble. Yes, the Redskins did sign Terrell McClain and Stacy McGee to deals, but neither was thought to be a perfect fit at the 3-4 end position.
In the 2017 NFL Draft, the Redskins strengthened the end position by adding Jonathan Allen with their first round pick.