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Washington Football Team: Extending Jonathan Allen a needed move

Oct 25, 2020; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Football Team defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) and Washington Football Team inside linebacker Cole Holcomb (55) sack Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton (14) in the second quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Sacks never tell the whole story for a defensive lineman. Washington Football Team standout Jonathan Allen is a prime example of that.

Jonathan Allen and the Washington Football Team agreed to a 4-year, $72M extension, with $30M guaranteed at signing, according to his agency, Team IFA. Here is why the extension is a key move for the Washington Football Team, and Allen’s value goes beyond his sack total.