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        Jer'Zhan Newton Injury History & Analysis

        Injury Risk

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        Chance of Injury in 2026

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        Chance of Injury per Game

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        Projected Games Missed 2026

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        Durability

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        Current Status

        Chest Pectoral Tear Out

        Comments: Newton suffered a pectoral injury during Washington's preseason game against Miami. Newton underwent surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle. Newton was placed on IR and will miss at least the first four games of the season.

        Week 8 Practice Report

        Practice Status
        Wed DNP
        Thu DNP
        Fri DNP
        Week Status:
        Out
        Likelihood of Playing:
        0%
        Human body diagram showing Jer'Zhan Newton injury locations 1
        Date League Injury Level Games Missed Details
        Aug 15, 2026 NFL Chest Pectoral Tear Grade 3 — Newton suffered a pectoral injury during Washington's preseason game against Miami. Newton underwent surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle. Newton was placed on IR and will miss at least the first four games of the season.
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        Jer'Zhan Newton Player Profile

        Washington Commanders DT #95 Bye 7
        6’2” 295 lbs. Age 24.2 Illinois

        2025 Regular Season Stats

        Tackles
        21
        Assists
        18
        Sacks
        5
        FF
        1
        FR
        0
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