WATCH: New Washington Commanders Defensive Tackle Jer’Zhan Newton Is A Wrecking Ball
The Washington Commanders have added another force to the interior of their defense. In this story: The Washington Commanders kicked off the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft by taking one of the top remaining prospects on the board in Illinois defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton. While the Commanders didn't necessarily need a defensive lineman, there's no doub that Newton is one of the best at this position in this draft class and a first round talent. Newton is coming off a career with the Illini where he totaled 187 tackles, 27.5 tackles for loss, 18 sacks, two forced fumbles,...
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