Jonathan Allen has a new home.
The NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the Cincinnati Bengals have signed the veteran defensive tackle to a two-year, $26 million deal.
The Bengals are signing veteran DT Jonathan Allen to a two-year, $26 million deal, per source. Max $28M with incentives.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 12, 2026
Another $2 million is available in incentives.
A 31-year-old native of Anniston, AL, Allen spent last season with the Minnesota Vikings after playing the first eight seasons of his career with the Washington Commanders. He appeared in all 17 games last season, recording 68 tackles and 3.5 sacks.
Allen was released by the Vikings last week.
Originally taken with the 17th overall selection of the 2017 NFL Draft out of Alabama, Allen has appeared in 126 career games. He has 469 tackles, 46.5 sacks and an interception.
The two-time Pro Bowler becomes the first major addition to the Bengals defensive corps following the departure of defensive end Trey Hendrickson to the AFC North rival Baltimore Ravens.
