Commanders Defender Will Miss 'Significant Time' Following Injury

Commanders DT Johnny Newton Undergoes Surgery for Torn Pectoral, Expected to Miss Significant Time

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Johnny Newton has undergone surgery for a torn pectoral muscle and is expected to miss significant time.

Source: Commanders' Newton has pec surgery

Commanders defensive lineman Jer'Zhan Newton underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a torn pectoral muscle, a source confirmed.

Commanders’ injury concerns grow as Newton sees specialist for pec issue

The dog days of training camp are taking a toll on the Commanders' defense.

Commanders Defender Will Miss 'Significant Time' Following Injury

The Washington Commanders could be facing a long-term injury issue with defensive tackle and 2024 2nd-round pick Johnny Newton.

How Concering Are Commanders' Latest Injury Updates?

Dan Quinn provided major injury updates for the Commanders, and two are of big importance: Johnny Newton will miss 'significant' time with a torn pec, and Nick Allegretti is not ready to do - meaning JD5, or whomever plays QB in Detroit, will have a backup snapping them the ball. How concerning are these two and all the injuries, espcially given the balance of playing starters in preseason?

NFL news roundup: Commanders DT Newton to miss 'significant' time after pec surgery

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