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Jer'Zhan Newton had a strong rookie campaign last year after the Washington Commanders selected him in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. On Saturday,

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / May 9

22-year-old Commanders defender projected to ‘breakout’ next season

Years from now, the Washington Commanders might look back on their 2024 Draft Class as the spark the franchise needed to turn things around. Multiple rookies had a hand in the Commanders shocking the league on their way to an NFC Championship appearance last year, headlined by rising star and Offensive Rookie of the Year, Jayden Daniels.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / April 1

Commanders defensive tackle must step up after Jonathan Allen departure

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton was quietly effective during his first season in the league. While he didn't shine as much as fellow rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, Newton showed some flashes of potential in his rookie year playing next to Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne.

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Panthers target defensive tackle in 2024 NFL draft do-over

With the benefit of hindsight, the Carolina Panthers may not take Xavier Legette in the first round. If they're still intent on taking a wide receiver, Keon Coleman, Ladd McConkey, or even Jalen McMillan might've been the pick instead.

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Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / November 29, 2024

Commanders DT Impressing in Rookie Year

The Washington Commanders have had strong contributions from their rookie class, especially from first-round quarterback Jayden Daniels. However, second-round defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton has also impressed under the radar on the defensive side of the ball.

Washington Commanders News / Larry Brown Sports / November 10, 2024

Commanders commit massive blunder at end of loss to Steelers

A Washington Commanders player made a huge blunder to seal his team’s fate in a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

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NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / September 13, 2024

Commanders Rookie Could Make Debut vs. Giants

The Washington Commanders are hoping to get a little healthier going into their Week 2 contest against the New York Giants. The Commanders released their final injury report leading up to their Giants matchup, and rookie defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton has been listed as questionable.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Talk / September 8, 2024

Jer'Zhan Newton, Noah Brown inactive for Commanders

Both teams are going to be missing defensive linemen when the Commanders and Buccaneers tangle in Tampa. The Commanders put rookie defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton on their inactive list before kickoff on Sunday.

Washington Commanders News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 30, 2024

Jer'Zhan Newton Striving For '100 Percent' Amid First NFL Practice

Washington Commanders rookie defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton is quickly adjusting to life at the professional level, even if it means just taking part in one practice.

Ex-Illini Star Jer'Zhan Newton Can Now Finally Start NFL Career

Defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton spent the past few seasons showing what he could do on the Illinois Fighting Illini practice fields. Now, he gets the same opportunity with the Washington Commanders.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / July 30, 2024

Washington Commanders Notebook: Jer'Zhan Newton Makes Teams Debut at Training Camp

The Washington Commanders got Week 2 of their training camp started with cloud coverage cooling an otherwise scorching summer session. They also got rookie defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton on the field for Commanders team drills for the first time.

Illinois Football News: Aaron Henry Credits 'Different' Jer'Zhan Newton

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.

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Washington Commanders Training Camp Notebook: Day 1 Features Debut of 2nd Rd. Rookie

The Washington Commanders opened up their 2024 NFL Training Camp on Wednesday with no shortage of storylines worth following. One of the offseason stories

Washington Commanders News / NFL Draft on SI / July 24, 2024

Commanders second round Jer'Zhan Newton passes physical in time for training camp

Good news for the Washington Commanders: their 2024 NFL Draft second round pick Jer'Zhan Newton has been activated off of the Non-Football Injury list on the heels of the start of their training camp.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / July 19, 2024

Washington Commanders Place Rookie DT Jer'Zhan Newton on NFI List: Details

The Washington Commanders are set to begin training camp next week, but they will be doing so without one of their top rookies. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the Commanders are placing second-round rookie defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton on the Non-Football Injury list after he underwent foot surgery in the offseason.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / July 9, 2024

Washington Commanders Rookie 'Going to Baptize' Teams That Passed On Him at NFL Draft

The Washington Commanders got an 'A-' from Chad Reuter of NFL.com for their NFL Draft class this year. Part of that grade was getting Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Jer'zhan (Johnny) Newton in the second round after he was projected for most of the lead-up to the draft as a Day 1 prospect.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / June 12, 2024

Commanders sign injured second-round DT

He suffered a fracture at an unknown point of Washington’s offseason program and underwent surgery in early May.

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Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / May 12, 2024

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Washington Commanders News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / April 27, 2024

Jer'Zhan Newton Ready For Reunion With Illinois Teammate Jartavius Martin On The Washington Commanders

Former Illinois Fighting Illini defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton won't have to worry about finding a tour guide when he joins the Washington Commanders.

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