That's why he must sign an extension "if" he returns. We have reached the point of ultimate desperation under Allen, hoping the ex that dumped us and is actively looking for someone new will come back.
I'm just wondering what the team's options would be in that case. If they fire Allen and Payton informs them he'd come back, but they propose an extension he doesn't want to sign, would they either have to let him fulfill the remaining years, as structured, or void the deal and relinquish his rights under current terms?