
#93 DT · Cincinnati Bengals
2 transactions this offseason
Height
6'3"
Weight
300 lbs
Age
31
College
Alabama
Draft
2017, Rd 1, #17
Experience
10 yrs
DT Rank
#8 / 218
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Sacks | Tkl | TFL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 126 | 45.5 | 469 | 53 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 17 | 3.5 | 68 | 12 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 8 | 3.0 | 19 | 1.5 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 16 |
Length
2 years
Total Value
$25.0M
Guaranteed
$7.5M
AAV
$12.5M/yr
The Bengals landed solid value in their pursuit of defensive line depth, securing Jonathan Allen on a deal that earns a B- CVI grade. At $12.5M AAV over two years, Cincinnati is paying appropriate market rate for a solid starter who brings proven NFL production and scheme versatility to their interior rush. Allen's age and injury history create some durability concerns that prevent this from being an outright steal, but the relatively modest guaranteed money ($7.5M) limits the downside risk if his body doesn't hold up. The two-year term gives the Bengals flexibility while Allen gets another chance to prove he can stay healthy and contribute at a high level. This represents smart roster building by Cincinnati — addressing a need without breaking the bank or committing to a player whose best days may be behind him.
Jonathan Allen earns a B- grade that reflects a proven interior defender who has been one of the NFL's more consistent disruptive forces over the past several years. His move from Washington to Cincinnati gives the Bengals a veteran anchor for their defensive line — someone who consistently collapses the pocket and stuffs the run. Allen's combination of power, technique, and motor has earned him multiple Pro Bowl selections, and he remains a difference-maker when healthy. The grade positions him as a quality starter who elevates the players around him through relentless effort. At this stage of his career, he's exactly the kind of player contending teams covet.
Cincinnati lands a proven interior disruptor on a smart two-year deal — a quality starter addition. Multiple outlets covered contract details and roster implications, signaling legitimate league-wide interest in this move. Allen's vocal enthusiasm about the Bengals' direction is a strong cultural fit indicator worth noting. Fans are buzzing about an already-improved defensive line getting a serious veteran upgrade. If healthy, Allen solidifies Cincinnati's interior pass rush and pushes them closer to AFC contention.
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| 5.5 |
| 53 |
| 8 |
| 2022 | ![]() | 16 | 7.5 | 65 | 17 |
| 2021 | ![]() | 17 | 9.0 | 62 | 6.5 |
| 2020 | ![]() | 16 | 2.0 | 63 | 2 |
| 2019 | ![]() | 15 | 6.0 | 68 | 3 |
| 2018 | ![]() | 16 | 8.0 | 61 | 3 |
| 2017 | ![]() | 5 | 1.0 | 10 | 0 |
Updated Mar 18, 2026
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
B+
2025
(50% weight)
C
2024
(30% weight)
B
2023
(20% weight)