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Injuries play a factor in each and every NFL season. Many times, the healthiest teams make the deepest runs in the playoffs. However, seeing a player go down with a serious injury before the season even starts rubs salt in the wound. That, unfortunately, is exactly what we are seeing with one of the league’s young star pass rusher. Here are the details. “This Is Crazy” Fans React To Vita Vea’s Decision For 2026 Season – Breaking News – Gridiron Heroics Young Pass Rusher To Miss Most Or All Of 2026 NFL Season On Wednesday, Washington Commanders defensive tackle Johnny Newton sought treatment for a pectoral injury he suffered last Friday against Miami in New York. According to Quinn, it could very well be a long term issue that Washington will have to account for. “Johnny Newton injured his pec during the game,” Quinn said when asked about Newton. “He’s currently in New York, seeing a specialist there, so I’ll give you an update tomorrow after, you know, their meeting.” Newton was among several other defensive players who did not practice Tuesday, along with Jordan Magee, Odafe Oweh, and K’Lavon Chaisson. The visit to the specialist alone doesn’t mean Newton will automatically miss much time either. It’s worth noting that Newton can be used not only as a run stopper, but also as a disruptor of the passing game. In 2025, Newton recorded five sacks and 27. Replacing his pass rush ability on defense could be tall task. Daron Payne and Javon Kinlaw are the two studs on the inside of the defensive line who will have to carry the brunt if Newton is lost for the year. Although Payne and Kinlaw faced high snap counts even without Newton, both are poised for big years. There could be a role for a defensive player like Charles Omenihu, who is capable of shifting across the defensive front. Originally a competition for back-end snaps, the competition at pass rusher could now turn into a push for rotational snaps if Newton is unavailable. It should be an interesting next few weeks as the team figures out which players will make the 53-man roster vs those who will be cut.