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Commanders Rookie Could Make Debut vs. Giants

The Washington Commanders might have Jer'Zhan Newton back against the New York Giants.

Jeremy Brener

Sep 8, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) scrambles from Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Jer'Zhan Newton (4) during the first half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Sep 8, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) scrambles from Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Jer'Zhan Newton (4) during the first half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images / Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
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The Washington Commanders are hoping to get a little healthier going into their Week 2 contest against the New York Giants.

The Commanders released their final injury report leading up to their Giants matchup, and rookie defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton has been listed as questionable.

Newton, a second-round pick out of Illinois, did not play in the team's season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but he'll have a shot to go against the Giants.

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The Commanders have a lot of faith in Newton and his ability to be a good player for the defensive line, even with stars Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne also in the lineup.

That's why they have been very cautious in navigating this foot injury for Newton. He didn't practice on Wednesday, but he was able to participate in a limited fashion on Thursday and Friday, which could be a sign that he is ready to make his NFL debut.

As for the rest of the injury report, second-year cornerback Emmanuel Forbes is out while defensive end Clelin Ferrell (knee) and safety Quan Martin (hamstring) are questionable.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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