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Commanders' Javon Kinlaw to miss remainder of season with injury

Washington Commanders' defensive end Javon Kinlaw is set to miss the remainder of the 2026 season after suffering a knee injury in Week 8.

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw will miss the remainder of the season due to season-ending knee surgery, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. This devastating news comes after defensive end Kinlaw suffered a knee injury during the Commanders' game against the Philadelphia Eagles last Sunday. The injury update reveals that both Kinlaw and defensive lineman Daron Payne have now suffered season-ending injuries in recent weeks, severely depleting the Commanders' defensive front.

With quarterback Jer Zhan Newton currently inactive and his status for the upcoming game against the Eagles still undetermined, the Commanders may face a challenging matchup against Matt Stafford and his team. If Newton can return to action this Sunday, it would provide a significant boost to the teams' defensive efforts.

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