Washington waived Allen on Thursday. The 2026 sixth-round pick had played in all four games for the Commanders and carried 12 times for 41 yards, per Pro Football Talk. The claim ends any chance of Washington bringing him back on its practice squad, and it moves Allen and his rookie contract to Miami.
The landing spot is the part that matters. Miami's backfield has health questions this week. Jaylen Wright is listed as questionable for Sunday with a foot injury, per the team's final injury report as relayed by Underdog NFL and RotoWire. A claim this close to a game suggests the Dolphins wanted another body at the position, though it does not tell us how much Allen will play right away.
Expect a slow start. Allen joins a new playbook two days before kickoff, and waiver claims rarely get meaningful snaps in their first week. His role in Washington was small, and nothing so far says Miami plans to use him differently in Week 5. The more realistic path to touches is over the next few weeks if the injuries in the Dolphins' backfield linger.
What RSO owners should do now: If Allen was dropped in your league after Thursday's waiver, he is a reasonable stash in deep and dynasty formats, where a cheap rookie contract on a thin depth chart has some value. In shallow leagues, there is no need to spend a claim on him yet. Do not start him this week.
What to watch next: Whether Allen is active on Sunday, Wright's status about 90 minutes before kickoff, and how Miami splits carries in its next game. A role on special teams would be the first sign the coaches trust him.
