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Commanders DT Johnny Newton is Injured, Explains Fall in NFL Draft

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Commanders rookie defensive tackle Johnny Newton fell in the NFL Draft due to a foot injury, but a new injury helps explain why he fell.

Players fall in the NFL Draft all the time. There is always a reason for a fall, whether it be due to injury, need or the draft board falling a certain way, the story of a player's fall often comes to fruition.selected Illinois DT Johnny Newton, the thought was that he fell to 36th overall due to a Jones fracture that he suffered in his foot. It was fully healed in time for him to host a private workout, but a new injury has sent Newton back to the sideline.

According to Commanders head coach Dan Quinn, Newton's foot that had surgery is fine, but his other foot will now require a procedure.Said the foot that had surgery is fine -- but now his other foot had an issue. Procedure upcoming.This was a major worry with Newton. When you have a foot injury at that size, it can cause a ripple effect on your body. Other body parts can start to overcompensate and end up suffering injuries because of it.

 

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