The Minnesota Vikings paid big bucks to retain Byron Murphy, their No. 1 cornerback, on Monday. A day later, they reached another lucrative deal so that Murphy can have a new defensive teammate as former Washington Commanders star Jonathan Allen agreed to a three-year,

The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on a contract with former Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen to bulk up the backbone of their front with a two-time Pro Bowl pick who was released last week for salary cap savings.

Allen, 30, recorded three sacks and three tackles for loss in eight games with the Washington Commanders last year.