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Commanders Make Several Key Roster Moves Coming Out Of Bye Week

Johnny Newton suffered a torn pectoral muscle in the first Commanders preseason game. That’s normally a season-ender. It’s not the case this time.

The second-year defensive lineman had his 21-day practice window opened on Wednesday, formally designating him to return off injured reserve.

By rule, Newton must be activated within that window or he’ll be held on season-ending injured reserve.

“He has worked his ass off,” head coach Dan Quinn said.

Getting Newton back would be important for the team, considering his talents as an interior pass rusher.

That wasn’t the only roster move Washington made on Wednesday afternoon. The Commanders formally placed receiver Terry McLaurin on injured reserve. He suffered a season-ending torn patellar tendon during a Week 6 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

Van Jefferson was promoted off the practice squad in a corresponding move. Jefferson was chosen over Jaden Bradley, and provides a more veteran presence in terms of depth.

We have made the following roster moves:
– Placed WR Terry McLaurin on the Reserve/Injured List
– Signed WR Van Jefferson from the practice squad
– Signed OLB Kyle Kennard to the practice squad pic.twitter.com/WvIWPHFx9g
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) October 28, 2026

He joins a receivers group that has dealt with some significant injuries. Expect Treylon Burks to man the X position and to have Antonio Williams significantly increase his snap count. Stefon Diggs’ will likely stay the same, with the veteran now getting early rest days to “keep him fresh” for the remainder of the season.

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Commanders Make Several Key Roster Moves Coming Out Of Bye Week

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