Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday that defensive tackle Johnny Newton is traveling to New York to see a specialist for a pectoral injury suffered in the preseason game against the Dolphins, with concern that it could be a long-term issue. Newton, a 2024 second-round pick, has missed just one game in his career to this point. Quinn also disclosed that edge rusher K’Lavon Chaisson is dealing with a knee injury not currently believed to be serious, and that Odafe Oweh — who signed a four-year, $96 million deal this offseason — has a calf strain. The cluster of injuries hits Washington’s interior defensive line and pass rush at the same time, a defense-side factor worth tracking as Week 1 lineups take shape. (source: NBC Sports/ProFootballTalk, Hogs Haven, ClutchPoints, Heavy)
Commanders DT Johnny Newton Seeing Specialist for Pec Injury, Chaisson and Oweh Also Banged Up
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday that defensive tackle Johnny Newton is traveling to New York to see a specialist for a pectoral injury suffered in the preseason game against the Dolphins, with concern that it could be a long-term issue. Newton, a 2024 second-round pick, has missed just one game in his career to this point. Quinn also disclosed that edge rusher K'Lavon Chaisson is dealing with a knee injury not currently believed to be serious, and that Odafe Oweh — who signed a four-year, $96 million deal this offseason — has a calf strain. The cluster of injuries hits Washington's interior defensive line and pass rush at the same time, a defense-side factor worth tracking as Week 1 lineups take shape. (source: NBC Sports/ProFootballTalk, Hogs Haven, ClutchPoints, Heavy)