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| HT/WT: 6-5, 319 lbs |
| Birthplace: Charleston, SC |
| Age: 29 |
| School: South Carolina |
| Experience: 7 |
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2026 Defensive
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| Regular Season | 13 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Commanders' Javon Kinlaw: Out for season after MCL surgery
Kinlaw underwent season-ending surgery Tuesday to repair his MCL, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.
Washington placed Kinlaw on injured reserve Tuesday, but it wasn't immediately known how much time the knee injury he initially sustained Week 6 would keep him out of commission. Now that Kinlaw has opted for surgery, he'll remain on IR for the Commanders' final 10 games in what amounts to another major hit to the defensive line. Washington also placed nose tackle Daron Payne on IR on Tuesday after he needed surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot.
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Commanders' Javon Kinlaw: Placed on IR
Kinlaw (knee) was placed on injured reserve by the Commanders on Tuesday.
Kinlaw suffered a knee injury in Week 6 versus San Francisco, and he was ultimately forced to miss the team's Week 8 win over the Eagles. The defensive lineman will now be sidelined for at least four more contests before he'd be eligible to return to action Dec. 6 versus the Titans.
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Commanders' Javon Kinlaw: Confirmed out for Week 8
Kinlaw (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Kinlaw injured his knee in Week 6 against the 49ers, and even with the Week 7 bye, the veteran defensive end was not expected to be cleared to play in Sunday's NFC East tilt. Charles Omenihu, Deatrich Wise and Shy Tuttle are all in line for more defensive snaps in the absence of Kinlaw, whose next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the Rams on Sunday, Nov. 8.
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Commanders' Javon Kinlaw: Doubtful for Week 8
Head coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday that Kinlaw (knee) is "unlikely" to play against the Eagles on Sunday, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Kinlaw injured his knee during the first half of the Commanders' Week 6 loss against the 49ers. He had additional time to recover thanks to the Week 7 bye, but it looks like the veteran defensive lineman will not play in Sunday's NFC East tilt. Charles Omenihu (groin/ankle), Shy Tuttle and Deatrich Wise would all be in line for more defensive snaps if Kinlaw is indeed ruled out.
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Commanders' Javon Kinlaw: Won't return Monday
Kinlaw (shoulder) won't return to Washington's matchup versus the 49ers on Monday, John Keim of ESPN reports.
Kinlaw is done for the night after picking up a shoulder injury in the first half. He had previously dealt with a shoulder issue last month, although it's unclear if this is related or a new injury. In his absence, Shy Tuttle and Deatrich Wise should be in line for increased playing time for the remainder of Monday's game.
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Commanders' Javon Kinlaw: Ready for Week 3
Kinlaw (shoulder) does not have any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Kinlaw improved his participation in practice throughout Week 3, moving from a non-participant in Wednesday's session to a full participant by Friday. The defensive tackle has recovered from his shoulder injury and is set to take the field alongside Tim Settle and Daron Payne on the defensive line in Sunday's contest.
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Commanders' Javon Kinlaw: Misses practice Wednesday
Kinlaw (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Head coach Dan Quinn said Monday that Kinlaw is battling a shoulder injury and will need an MRI. Nothing has been revealed since, so it's unknown if his absence from practice was for precautionary reasons. If Kinlaw can't suit up Sunday versus the Seahawks, it could mean more work for Charles Omenihu and Shy Tuttle.
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Commanders' Javon Kinlaw: Needs imaging on shoulder
Head coach Dan Quinn said Monday that Kinlaw is dealing with a shoulder injury and will require an MRI, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Kinlaw presumably picked up the injury during the Commanders' 37-20 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday, when he logged two solo tackles and a sack while playing 31 of 55 defensive snaps. He had previously been nursing a back issue leading up to Sunday's contest.
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Commanders' Javon Kinlaw: Good to go against Dallas
Kinlaw (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Kinlaw popped up on Thursday's injury report as a DNP due to a back injury and drew the questionable tag for Week 2. He's been given the green light by medical staff to play Sunday and will start next to Daron Payne on the defensive line.
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Commanders' Javon Kinlaw: Sets new career high in tackles
Kinlaw recorded 43 total tackles (24 solo) and a forced fumble over 17 contests during the 2025 regular season.
Kinlaw joined the Commanders ahead of the 2025 campaign, inking a three-year, $45 million contract with the team. The defensive tackle was able to secure a career-high 43 takedowns on the season, finishing behind only Daron Payne (46) on Washington's defensive line. Kinlaw has now played in all 17 of his team's regular-season contests in each of the last three campaigns, and he'll look to continue his productive run in 2026.
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