His brief tenure with the Commanders has already come to an end.
The Washington Commanders have placed 23-year-old rookie running back Kaytron Allen on waivers. Selected in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft out of Penn State, Allen appeared in all four of Washington's games this season, recording 41 rushing yards on 12 carries before his abrupt release.
The roster move clears room for players returning from injury, including veteran running back Jeremy McNichols. Washington could potentially re-sign Allen to their practice squad if he clears waivers, as head coach Dan Quinn attempts to navigate a 1-3 start to the 2026 campaign.
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