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During an interview with a San Diego radio station, Allen was
asked if Griffin would be back.
"Well, no. I see Robert getting an opportunity with another
team," Allen said. "We've heard from some teams that are
interested. I think he's going to have a choice of a couple
teams that will let him excel in the future."
Griffin sat the entire 2015 NFL season as Washington's
third-string quarterback and watched Kirk Cousins take control
of the starting job.
The Redskins didn't want Griffin, who was selected by Washington
with the second overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, to get hurt
so they could clear his more than $16 million contract from the
books this offseason.
Allen praised Griffin for his deportment during the past season
and says it bodes well for the Heisman Trophy winner and
whichever team he plays with next season.
"From the very beginning Robert has handled himself as a
professional," Allen said. "From when we first drafted him all
the way through he's been a good teammate and a good guy.
"I know some people on the outside always like to be critical,
but his teammates like him, his coaches like him, he does have
some special talents and we wish him well."
The Redskins have until March 9 to cut Griffin.
(Editing by Frank Pingue)
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