"Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton showed flashes as a rookie last season, finishing with 44 tackles and two sacks. He's already up to 22 tackles and two sacks this year, and he could be even more productive over the second half of 2025. The 23-year-old played a season-high 40 percent of the defensive snaps in Week 10, and now head coach Dan Quinn has decided to take over the defensive play-calling. If Quinn can boost the defense, Newton's profile will rise considerably."
"There will be no Daron Payne in Week 11 against the Miami Dolphins. The formidable defensive tackle is suspended after getting ejected for punching Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown last time out. He may not have started it, but the Pro Bowler took the bait when emotions were running high. The Commanders will be starting Johnny Newton alongside Javon Kinlaw against the Miami Dolphins."
Dan Quinn will take over defensive play-calling for the Washington Commanders after a stretch of poor defensive performances under Joe Whitt Jr. The team has been frequently blown out, prompting a change intended to refresh schemes and execution. Daron Payne will be suspended in Week 11 after ejection for punching Amon-Ra St. Brown. Johnny Newton will start alongside Javon Kinlaw against the Miami Dolphins. Newton showed flashes as a rookie and has recorded 22 tackles and two sacks this year. He played a season-high 40 percent of defensive snaps in Week 10. Increased involvement under Quinn could raise Newton's profile and produce a second-half breakout.
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