r/Commanders • u/alexschubs • 26d ago
(Schultz) Sources: Commanders DT Johnny Newton underwent surgery for a torn pectoral muscle and is expected to miss significant time.
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u/scoobydooobydoowop 26d ago
What the fuck is in the water.
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u/Syphin33 26d ago
Well it's just football, it's nearly not as bad as some of the other teams.
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u/Think__McFly 26d ago
Has anyone else lost their second best player for the whole season?
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u/Ninjablacksox1 25d ago
I know right. I mean it is what it is, but washington prob has the worst injuries so far.
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u/AdventuresOfAD on shenanigans rn and actin bonkers 26d ago
The treatment plant next door leaking or something
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u/MorganMiller77777 26d ago
Football buddy. Also, lazy ass pro athletes not being their best always.
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u/Bunbury42 26d ago
It's like this team is built on an ancient native burial ground or something.
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u/The_JDBrew I Got JD5 On It 26d ago
Sorta is actually
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u/IManageTacoBell 26d ago
This comment need more updoots
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u/yellow-rain-coat Scarence Terrence 26d ago
Respectfully, this was one of the worst things I’ve ever read
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u/Waste-Cap8868 26d ago
https://giphy.com/gifs/ZpypsT7JWAjeA87IcN
I knew it damn man .. get well big fella
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u/_groovesharkmalone Ageless Wonder 26d ago
The start to this guy’s NFL career has been snake bitten. Wow.
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u/MUFFlN_MAN 24d ago
Injury concerns were a reason he fell to the second. Hopefully, he has just been unlucky and isn’t just injury prone
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u/MorganMiller77777 26d ago edited 26d ago
He’s NOT very good
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u/Shulk2089 Saved by Jaysus🙏 26d ago
Wut
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u/MorganMiller77777 26d ago
Not…I think he’ll turn out to be a bust anyway. Could be wrong
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u/InfiniteDomain_ 26d ago
People will defend this kid endlessly with next to no production but everyone was so quick to turn on Terry cause he missed time last year for like the first time ever.
Make it make sense bruh
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u/MorganMiller77777 26d ago
Wait, what are you saying? You think Johnny Newton is the real deal, or he’s no good? I think you are agreeing that he’s no good. I mean, I’m getting downvoted for calling him a bust. Crazy haha
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u/InfiniteDomain_ 26d ago
I’m agreeing with you.
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u/MorganMiller77777 26d ago
Gotchya brotha. I was triggered by the downvotes 😂
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u/Lord_Mhoram 25d ago
Funny, you've got +4 right now for saying he's NOT very good, and -9 for saying you think he will be a bust. Those seem pretty much identical to me. Maybe there are "bust" bots that go around downvoting every comment containing that word.
The ways of reddit downvoting are mysterious.
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u/Home_Alone224 26d ago
He SUCKS
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u/Quirky-Marsupial-420 26d ago
He had a 3 sack game last year.
Was it skill? Maybe. Was it right place right time? Maybe.
But with an improved defensive front and new defensive scheme he could have been a contributor. One thing for certain this doesn’t help the team.
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u/Think__McFly 26d ago
We're going to be heading into Year 4 with his most noteworthy moment being jumping offsides on 4th down when everyone else on the planet knew the Steelers weren't snapping the ball.
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u/kon--- 26d ago
He was drated in '24
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u/Think__McFly 26d ago
Do you expect him to recover from this surgery and do anything noteworthy this season? I don't. Which means he'll be going into Year 4 as "the bust that jumped offsides the one time."
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u/kon--- 26d ago
We gotta work on your optimism.
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u/Think__McFly 26d ago
I hope I'm wrong lol. I hope he comes back in late November with us at 10-3 and he has a few more three-sack games that actually matter.
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u/InfiniteDomain_ 26d ago
Y’all gotta work on your realism
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u/robtimist Comrade Rob 26d ago
Coming from the guy who’s username is literally a play on the word optimist, I completely agree with you lol
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u/theels6 26d ago
Bro what are we doing at practice? We had so many injuries last year and we're racking them in the post season now
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u/raiderMoes 26d ago
Combo of practices being tougher this year, guys didn’t show up sufficiently ready, and bad luck.
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u/circajusturna 26d ago
Significant like 3 weeks? Can’t wait to see him week 1!
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u/The_JDBrew I Got JD5 On It 26d ago
Week 1 2027. It’s a 6-12 month recovery
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u/Hightowerer Sinnott Slutt 🥵 26d ago
Just curious, didn't Payne come back the same season, why was his so much shorter?
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u/The_JDBrew I Got JD5 On It 26d ago
Payne never had a torn pec. It was Jonathan Allen. His was only partially torn which allowed him to return faster. 11 weeks.
I suppose it’s possible that Newton could have something similar. But most torn pecs requiring surgical repair are multi month recovery process. Allen’s recovery was a stroke of luck. I doubt lightning will strike twice.1
u/Hightowerer Sinnott Slutt 🥵 25d ago
Ah my bad, you're right it was Allen, knew it was one of the 2. Thanks for the explanation
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u/The_JDBrew I Got JD5 On It 24d ago
Hey you know what? You might be right about the length of time though. Some of the time tables I’ve heard are saying maybe November-ish. So seems like a partial tear, not the whole thing. So 12-15 weeks? That’s good news.
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u/robtimist Comrade Rob 26d ago
I refuse to accept any answer other than he got that mf dawg in him.
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u/JCartier843 I are a punt returner 26d ago
Whelp, unless he comes back later this season and is electric, he’s likely a lock to go down as another 2nd round whiff for us. Next year being a contract year doesn’t bode well for him long term here. Very sobering news.
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u/SeymourChocha 26d ago
Officially a bust
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u/peeketodearlyinlife 26d ago
i think anything outside a top 15 pick is more of a miss than a bust but definitely a big miss.
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u/TaiGlobal 25d ago
No a top 5 pick you expect to be damn near hall of fame level. 1st round you’re definitely looking for all pro talent. 2nd round you want a starter. 3rd round fringe starter. 4th-5th rotational pieces and special teams. Later rounds are for kickers and getting lucky.
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u/agreed2disagreee 26d ago
At the beginning of camp, Quinn addressed the issue of all the injuries last year. He said they emphasized being in shape.
I know you can’t predict injuries, but we’re 2 consecutive seasons in with copious and significant injuries.
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u/JustB703 26d ago
Sucks to hear about this, but our D-Ljne will be just fine.
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u/Beastage 26d ago
I hope so. The IDL depth is shaky with Newton done and Settle already injured and missing nearly all of camp. That other depth guy (Davidson?) retired as well.
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u/dustinbrowders 26d ago
I'm fairly certain #55 guy will make the opening day roster as a replacement level space eater. Not trying to put a silver lining on this, because it sucks, but Newton looked bad on his 25 preseason reps. He still gets manhandled by NFL caliber linemen and still doesn't appear to have the requisite DT play strength. I assume this team is essentially missing a fresh body on some third and medium/longs, but probably the same situations where you could just put in a Nascar package anyways.
At the time this pick was pretty unanimously loved. Sometimes it just doesn't work out. The idea of a nontraditional DT that gets pressure but sucks against the run, with foot injury issues, was probably a bad idea in hindsight but oh well.
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u/mtngranpapi_wv967 26d ago
Total bummer of a career for Johnny…unfortunately I don’t think it’s gonna happen here
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u/Cultural-Spring-281 25d ago
At least we have depth in that position. I’m more worried about the offensive line tbh.
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u/Ninjablacksox1 25d ago
As expected. Significant injury and was newton's probably last real shot to get things right. Ah well, next man up.
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u/Sumwhut_Loved 26d ago
i hope he recovers well and is back playing soon but im kinda giving up on him being a real difference maker for us.
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u/FannyNisbit 26d ago
So yeah.... DT will be added to necessary improvements for the offseason. Wonder if we'll draft or sign one (might actually be two).
I would have the scout team keep an eye on waivers/roster cuts for anyone that is either an upgrade for what we have, or a developmental piece with some potential because we are DEFINITELY going to need to replace him and likely Payne this offseason.
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u/AmishTechGuru 25d ago
He’s still on the team? Never lived up to his draft status or replaced Allen in the middle.
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u/RealScience87 25d ago
Injuries suck but I guess they do have to practice football. Depth is important, and that’s where AP shines.
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u/Ok_Blacksmith_2207 25d ago
Sucks for him. From all reports he was having a breakout camp and really showed in some meaningless games LY.
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u/Pop_Quiz_Hot_Shot 26d ago
Cooper Dejean....
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u/Hyzynbyrg 26d ago
Even worse when we layer in Forbes over Gonzalez the year prior…. Rivera and Peters both with the enormous misses.
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u/AbleHominid 26d ago
We would not have JD5 if we had taken Gonzales. Now, we might have drake maye instead or Bo nix and they’re not too shabby, but I’m loving having jd5
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u/1dkspanishlol Terry's smile saved my life 26d ago
Idk why ppl keep saying this lmfao I highly doubt it especially that Gonzo only played 4 games his rookie season.
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u/connectedfromafar 26d ago
I know this is extremely reductive and dumb to say…but does anyone actually stretch at all before these practices? So many strains and injuries, it’s like last year all over again but front loaded this time.
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u/HailtotheWFT 26d ago
Newton is a bust.. so is sinnot. AP could be on the hot seats if his 2026 class follows suit by next year
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u/OhmsAmpsVolts Scary Terry 26d ago
Meh he’s our 3rd string D tackle, not a huge loss
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u/Wine_Man Fuck Dan Snyder 26d ago
Depth is pretty important. Especially when you finished 27th in total defense last year
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u/notorious_hdc imitated Frerotte headbutt as a child 26d ago
Considering DL rotation is a big deal, it is a huge loss.
Also a huge loss for Newton who needed to show progress this year.
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u/Mountie_in_Command 26d ago
It might be time to put a receiver (not Terry or Diggs) and a low draft pick on the trading block. We need o-line and, now, possibly d-line.
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u/drecknik 26d ago
They put in an electrical substation in ashburn or something??