Javon Kinlaw praises Commanders teammate Sonny Styles at training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 4:27 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Washington Commanders defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw expressed admiration for linebacker Sonny Styles during training camp, calling him a 'freak of nature.' Kinlaw highlighted Styles' impressive speed, tackling ability, and coverage skills, noting the positive impact Styles has made as a rookie. The Commanders aim to improve their defense after a disappointing 2025 season, with Styles as a key addition after being selected seventh overall in the NFL Draft. The team's defensive struggles from last year could see improvement if Styles performs as expected this season.
- •Javon Kinlaw impressed by Sonny Styles during training camp
- •Styles was drafted seventh overall in the 2026 NFL Draft
- •He aims to improve a previously weak Commanders defense
- •Kinlaw describes Styles as fast and powerful
- •Styles could contend for Defensive Rookie of the Year
- 4:27 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders’ Javon Kinlaw doesn’t know where to start with ‘freak of nature’ Sonny Styles
"Javon Kinlaw can't believe what he's seeing from linebacker Sonny Styles during Commanders training camp this summer.
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