The Commanders have their answer on Johnny Newton, and it’s not a good one. The 23-year-old defensive tackle underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a torn pectoral muscle after traveling to New York to see a specialist, and Washington expects him to miss significant time. Newton, the 36th overall pick in 2024, tore it in the preseason opener against Miami. DFS note: that thins out an already banged-up Washington front behind Daron Payne and Javon Kinlaw, which nudges opposing RB and interior run-game props in the right direction early in the season. (source: Pro Football Rumors, Yahoo Sports, Hogs Haven, ClutchPoints)
Commanders DT Johnny Newton Undergoes Surgery on Torn Pectoral, Set to Miss Significant Time
The Commanders have their answer on Johnny Newton, and it's not a good one. The 23-year-old defensive tackle underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a torn pectoral muscle after traveling to New York to see a specialist, and Washington expects him to miss significant time. Newton, the 36th overall pick in 2024, tore it in the preseason opener against Miami. DFS note: that thins out an already banged-up Washington front behind Daron Payne and Javon Kinlaw, which nudges opposing RB and interior run-game props in the right direction early in the season. (source: Pro Football Rumors, Yahoo Sports, Hogs Haven, ClutchPoints)