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Newton recorded six total tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional two tackles for loss, in Sunday's 36-33 win over the Eagles. Newton, a 2024 second-round pick from Illinois, appears to be finding his groove in the NFL, as he tallied career highs in total tackles (six) and tackles for loss (three) in Sunday's win. The rookie defensive lineman has been inconsistent throughout the year, recording 38 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and one forced fumble across 14 appearances. Newton appears to be improving as the season progresses, and his next opportunity to take the field will come in Week 17 when the Commanders face the Falcons.
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Newton (foot) was limited in Saturday's practice but does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against Cincinnati. Newton made his NFL debut in Week 2 against the Giants, during which he played 12 snaps on defense and did not record a tackle. He opened the week as a DNP on Thursday due to a lingering foot injury, and despite being limited Friday and Saturday, he is good to go for Monday's contest. Newton will provide depth at defensive tackle behind starters Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen.
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Newton (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports. Newton fell in the 2024 NFL Draft due to injury concerns and missed Washington's season-opening loss to Tampa Bay due to a foot injury. However, the Illinois product logged a pair of limited sessions to cap Week 2 prep and is slated to make his NFL debut. Despite being active, the rookie's role is expected to be limited. With Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen leading the way, Newton will compete with Phidarian Mathis and Carlos Watkins for backup DT snaps.
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Newton (foot) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. Newton opened the week as a DNP on Wednesday, but the rookie second-rounder was at least able to see the field Thursday. He underwent surgery in January to repair a partial Jones fracture in his foot, which kept him out of OTAs, minicamp and most of training camp. Friday's injury report will provide more clarity on whether Newton will make his NFL debut against the Giants on Sunday.
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Newton (foot) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice. The 2024 second-round pick was thought to possibly make his NFL debut Sunday after missing Washington's Week 1 loss due to a foot issue, but missing Wednesday's practice seems to be a step in the wrong direction. If Newton is unable to practice throughout the week, expect Phidarian Mathis to see more work as the Commanders' top rotational interior defensive lineman.
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| WK | OPP | TK | SACK | INT | FF | DFR | DFTD | PDEF | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| *1 | @TB | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | NYG | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | @CIN | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | @ARI | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | CLE | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | @BAL | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | CAR | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | CHI | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 9 | @NYG | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | PIT | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | @PHI | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | DAL | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | TEN | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | BYE | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 15 | @NO | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | PHI | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| * indicates player did not play that week | |||||||||