ASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Commanders defensive lineman Jer'Zhan Newton underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a torn pectoral muscle, a source confirmed. Newton is expected to miss a significant period of time because of the injury.
The 2024 second-round pick played into the middle of the second quarter of Washington's 20-7 preseason-opening win over the Miami Dolphins on Friday. He did not return after being involved in a run stop in which his left arm, extended after taking on a double team, appeared to bend with 8:54 remaining.
Newton was expected to be part of Washington's defensive line rotation, backing up defensive end starters Daron Payne and Javon Kinlaw. Newton was used as an end in the Commanders' base package and tackle in their nickel scheme.