The Washington Commanders didn't have Pro Bowl defensive tackle Daron Payne available in Week 11 against the Miami Dolphins. He was suspended after punching Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St.
Washington Commanders' rookie defensive tackle Johnny Newton had his first true breakout game after slowly developing throughout the campaign. He did this against a truly solid Chicago Bears interior offensive line duo in Teven Jenkins and Matt Pryor.
Losing defensive tackle Jonathan Allen for the season thanks to a torn pectoral suffered in Week 6 at the Baltimore Ravens is a big blow to the Washington Commanders.
The Washington Commanders are getting ready to play the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football. The game marks the second in the career of second-round defensive tackle Johnny Newton, who was the No.
The Washington Commanders started camp with some big news, and that news got even bigger on Tuesday morning at the start of Week 2. Not only did the news get bigger, but the defensive line added some weight and talent as well when it was revealed Commanders rookie defensive tackle Jer'zhan 'Johnny' Newton would get his first team reps of the camp.
Although Jer'Zhan Newton is just beginning his NFL career, his old defensive coordinator Aaron Henry has yet to forget the impact that Newton had on the Illini program.
Jer'Zhan 'Johnny' Newton was viewed as a first-round talent coming out of Illinois in this past April's NFL draft. Unfortunately for Newton, he ended up
The Washington Commanders announced they have activated second-round DT Johnny Newton from the non-football injury list. Washington also placed DL Efe Obada on the active/PUP list. Newton, 21, was a consensus All-American in 2023 and was named First-Team All-Big Ten in 2022 and 2023.
Johnny Newton comes into the Washington Commanders with a big chip on his shoulder. He's not the first college player to do so and won't be the last. The formidable defensive lineman suffered an alarming fall from pre-draft projections due to injury issues and being perceived as undersized.
Nobody thought the Washington Commanders had a shot at landing Johnny Newton during the 2024 NFL Draft. Most analysts believed he was a first-round lock.
Bret Bielema displayed some 4th of July fireworks of his own on Thursday, as the Illinois Football program has now added a very familiar name. Jershaun Newton, brother of former Illini great, and recent NFL draftee Johnny Newton, has now officially pledged his commitment to the University of Illinois.
Teams like the Washington Commanders will always try to minimize pressure on their rookies, even those drafted in higher rounds. Commanders rookie defensive
The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books, and as expected, the highlight for the Washington Commanders is the selection of Heisman Trophy-winning LSU QB Jayden Daniels as the No. 2 overall pick.
Illinois defensive lineman Jer'Zhan Newton, viewed by many as a first-day pick, fell to Washington Commanders at No. 36 in Friday's second round. Despite
Per Joe Goodberry, Illinois DT Johnny Newton had an official 30 visit with the Cincinnati Bengals. His given name is Jer’Zhan but he is also willing to go by Johnny, as people have trouble pronouncing “Jer-Zawn”.
The Las Vegas Raiders have so many options and different roads they could take at pick No. 13. They can go get the quarterback they so desperately need, or they could go with a cornerback, offensive tackle, or any other position if the fit is right.
Bleacher Report's Jordan Schultz reports that the San Francisco 49ers were among several NFL teams in attendance for former Illinois defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton's pro day workout.
Per the NFL on FOX podcast, Illinois DT Johnny Newton is visiting with the Giants after his pro day. His given name is Jer’Zhan but he is also willing to go by Johnny, as people have trouble pronouncing “Jer-Zawn”.
Jer’Zhan Newton, DT, Illinois Height/Weight: 6-2, 304 Age: 21.7 Get-Off: Explosive first step that guards and even tackles can struggle with Hand Usage:
The Pittsburgh Steelers could use more help along their defensive line, and while they have lined up visits with multiple day two talents, could it there be a chance they take a guy in the first round?
The Detroit Lions were tested from a depth perspective on the defensive line in 2023. Alim McNeill was enjoying a breakout season before suffering a knee injury that would sideline him four weeks.
College: Illinois College Position: Multiple alignments along the interior Ideal NFL Position: 3-technique in a 4-3 defense Height/Weight: 6’2, 295 pounds Year / Age: RS Junior / 21 (turns 22 in August) Draft Projection: Mid-late first round Where I’d Take Him: Top 15 Coming out of high school in St.