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Johnny Newton is poised to breakout in 2026 after a grueling offseason focused on conditioning and recovery, with Dan Quinn counting on him to be a cornerstone of the Commanders’ defense. Despite injuries—including foot surgery last year—that hampered his explosiveness and consistency, Newton showed flashes of elite pass-rushing potential, including a standout three-sack game against Dallas. Now healthy and ready, he’s training hard to prove he can be a consistent force on all three downs. With the new 3-4 scheme and bigger linemen creating space, Newton’s opportunity to shine is real—and the pressure is on to deliver.

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