Commanders lose defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw for season due to injury
ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
The Washington Commanders' defensive line took another hit as Javon Kinlaw underwent season-ending knee surgery, marking the second starter lost for the year within a week. This injury compounds the struggles for a defense already looking to replace key players. The team will need to adjust their strategy moving forward, facing challenges in depth and performance on the line.
- •Javon Kinlaw is out for the season due to a knee injury.
- •This is the second defensive line starter lost in a week.
- •The injury necessitates changes to the team's defensive strategy.
- 1:30 PMESPN NFL — Source: Commanders lose another DL with Kinlaw (knee) out for season
"The Commanders lost a second defensive line starter for the season in less than a week as Javon Kinlaw underwent season-ending knee surgery, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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