Commanders' Johnny Newton sees specialist for potential pec injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:23 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Washington Commanders defensive tackle Johnny Newton missed practice and is visiting a specialist for a potential pec injury. Head coach Dan Quinn indicated that Newton's injury may have long-term implications. Newton has been under pressure to perform in a critical season and played in a recent preseason game with many starters sidelined. This injury could open opportunities for players like Ricky Barber Jr. or veterans Shy Tuttle and Byron Cowart to fill the roster spot should Newton need significant recovery time.
- •Newton missed practice on Tuesday due to a pec injury.
- •He is seeing a specialist in New York for evaluation.
- •Washington added Maurice Hurst to the roster amid ongoing injuries.
- •Ricky Barber Jr., Shy Tuttle, and Byron Cowart could benefit from Newton's potential absence.
- •Newton played in last week's preseason game with most starters resting.
- 6:23 PMYahoo Sports — Former Commanders’ second-round pick dealing with a potentially significant injury
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