Commanders’ defense takes a major hit as second-round rookie JerZhan “Johnny” Newton, their breakout defensive tackle from last season, goes down with a torn pectoral muscle requiring surgery. Coach Dan Quinn confirmed Newton will miss significant time, leaving the team to rely on veterans like Daron Payne and Tim Settle to fill the void. With Newton’s 38 tackles, 5 sacks, and fumble recovery, his absence creates a glaring hole — and the pressure is now on the rest of the line to step up and keep the defense afloat.
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