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| HT/WT: 6-2, 295 lbs |
| Birthplace: St. Petersburg, FL |
| Age: 24 |
| School: Illinois |
| Experience: 3 |
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2026 Defensive
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Sacks
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| Regular Season | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Johnny Newton News
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Commanders' Jer'Zhan Newton: Good to go Sunday
Newton (pectoral) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams.
The 24-year-old was reinstated from injured reserve Saturday but was still officially questionable to play Sunday versus Los Angeles. Newton is ready to make his season debut after recovering from surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle in August.
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Commanders' Jer'Zhan Newton: Activated from IR
The Commanders activated Newton (pectoral) from injured reserve Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Newton has been activated ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams. The defensive lineman remains questionable with a pectoral injury, but his activation from IR means he will likely suit up for Sunday's contest.
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Commanders' Jer'Zhan Newton: Questionable to return from IR
Newton (pectoral) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Newton was a full participant in all three Week 9 practices. The defensive lineman has a solid chance to return to the 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's contest, but the Commanders would need to cut another player to make room for the 2024 second-rounder's return. If the team holds off on activating Newton, Charles Omenihu and Shy Tuttle will continue to see the majority of snaps at defensive end in Week 9.
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Commanders' Jer'Zhan Newton: Full practice Wednesday
Newton (pectoral) practiced in full Wednesday, Ben Standig of The Team 980 Washington D.C. reports.
Newton remains on injured reserve after his 21-day practice window was opened last week. He's closing in on a return to the lineup and is needed even more now that Javon Kinlaw (knee) and Daron Payne (toe) are on injured reserve.
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Commanders' Jer'Zhan Newton: Staying on IR for Week 8
Newton (pectoral) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Newton was a limited practice participant in all three Week 8 sessions, but he's not quite ready to be activated from injured reserve. He opened the regular season on the Commanders' IR after undergoing surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle in August, and his next chance to play is Week 9 against the Rams on Sunday, Nov. 8.
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Commanders' Jer'Zhan Newton: Could be activated off IR for Week 8
Newton (pectoral) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Newton opened the regular season on injured reserve after undergoing surgery in August to repair a torn pectoral muscle. He was cleared to return to practice Wednesday and was limited in all three Week 8 sessions. Newton would need to be activated from IR on Saturday in order to be available to make his 2026 regular-season debut Sunday.
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Commanders' Jer'Zhan Newton: Back at practice
The Commanders designated Newton (pectoral) for return to practice from their injured reserve list Wednesday.
Newton underwent surgery for a torn pectoral back in August, but it now looks like he's close to being fully recovered. His activity at practice during the week will be worth keeping an eye on as Washington prepares for a Week 8 contest versus the Eagles.
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Commanders' Jer'Zhan Newton: Moved to IR
The Commanders placed Newton (pectoral) on injured reserve Monday.
Newton underwent surgery to repair a torn pectoral on Aug. 20. The defensive tackle will be required to miss the first four games of the regular season at minimum before he is eligible for activation. Newton will likely take longer to return, but has a good chance of participating in the tail end of the regular season if his recovery stays on schedule.
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Commanders' Jer'Zhan Newton: Timeline uncertain after surgery
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that Newton underwent surgery to repair a torn pectoral Wednesday in New York, but a timeline for the defensive lineman's return to the field hasn't yet been established, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.
While Jhabvala notes that the timeline for this sort of procedure can vary depending on the extent of the tear and its location, a 3-to-4-month recovery is the typical range. Newton appears highly likely to open the season on injured reserve, and his absence for any length of time represents a major blow to the Commanders' pass rush. The 24-year-old played the full 17-game slate during his second NFL season in 2025, logging 38 tackles, including 5.0 sacks, good for fourth place on the team.
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Commanders' Jer'Zhan Newton: Undergoes pectoral surgery
Newton (pectoral) underwent surgery Wednesday and is expected to miss significant time, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
Newton suffered the injury during Friday's preseason opener against the Dolphins. The defensive tackle took a step forward with his performance in his second season in 2025, registering 38 tackles (21 solo), 5.0 sacks and one forced fumble over 17 games. Newton is without a clear timeline to return to the field, but his looming absence is a hit to Washington's defensive line rotation.
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Commanders' Jer'Zhan Newton: Suffers pectoral injury
Newton suffered a pectoral injury during last Friday's preseason opener against the Dolphins, Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.
Newton has now missed consecutive sessions due to the issue. The defensive tackle's return timeline remains unclear, but it is seeming like a long-term problem. If Newton cannot return to the field soon, Shy Tuttle and Ricky Barber will likely see a greater share of opportunities in Saturday's preseason contest against the Lions.
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Commanders' Jer'Zhan Newton: Absent from Tuesday's practice
Newton (undisclosed) did not participate in Tuesday's practice, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Newton does not currently have a return timeline. The Commanders signed a defensive tackle to the roster Tuesday morning, meaning the 23-year-old's injury could be significant. The reserve option was likely set to play a significant share of snaps in Saturday's preseason contest with the Lions. If Newton cannot return to the field in time for the game, Shy Tuttle and Ricky Barber could potentially see more opportunities.
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Commanders' Jer'Zhan Newton: Steady production in Year 2
Newton recorded 38 total tackles (21 solo), including 5.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed and a forced fumble over 17 contests during the 2025 regular season.
Newton was able to play in all 17 of the team's regular-season contests, securing at least 38 takedowns for the second straight year. The defensive lineman secured a new career-high 5.0 sacks, most of which came in Week 17 against the Cowboys, registering nine total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, in the team's 30-23 loss to Dallas. Newton will likely enter the 2026 campaign as a top reserve option behind Daron Payne and Javon Kinlaw at defensive tackle.
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Commanders' Jer'Zhan Newton: Huge performance Christmas Day
Newton recorded nine tackles (three solo), including 3.0 sacks, during the Commanders' 30-23 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday.
Newton took down Dak Prescott behind the line of scrimmage four times Thursday, two of which were solo sacks. Newton's 3.0 sacks were the most in his two-year NFL career and the first time that he has recorded double-digit sacks in a game. The 2024 second-rounder is up to 38 tackles (21 solo), including 5.0 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble through 16 regular-season games.
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Commanders' Jer'Zhan Newton: Ready to go for Week 17
Newton (head) is not listed on the Commanders' injury report for Week 17.
Newton left Saturday's 29-18 loss to the Eagles early due to a head injury, but his absence from the Week 17 injury report suggests he avoided a concussion. The 23-year-old should be all set to fully practice throughout Week 17 in anticipation of playing a rotational role along the defensive line Thursday against the Cowboys.
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