Javon Kinlaw - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Commanders enter bye week with questions about who'll step up to replace injured WR Terry McLaurin

The Washington Commanders got bad, but not unexpected, news on Tuesday when Terry McLaurin was ruled out for the remainder of the season with a torn left patellar tendon

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Purdy and the 49ers build a big lead and hold on to beat the Commanders 23-17

Brock Purdy threw a touchdown pass, Christian McCaffrey ran for two scores and the San Francisco 49ers held on to beat the Washington Commanders 23-17 for their sixth straight win...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Won't return Monday Kinlaw (shoulder) won't return to Washington's matchup versus the 49ers on Monday, John Keim of ESPN reports.

Impact Kinlaw is done for the night after picking up a shoulder injury in the first half. He had previously dealt with a shoulder issue last month, although it's unclear if this is related or a new injury. In his absence, Shy Tuttle and Deatrich Wise should be in line for increased playing time for the remainder of Monday's game.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Commanders WR Terry McLaurin suffers knee injury vs. 49ers that team fears is serious

The Washington Commanders are concerned that wide receiver Terry McLaurin has a serious knee injury

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Javon Kinlaw has become Commanders' unlikely linchpin before Jonathan Taylor test Javon Kinlaw's resurgence for the Commanders faces its toughest test yet.

OCTOBER 4 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Ready for Week 3 Kinlaw (shoulder) does not have any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Impact Kinlaw improved his participation in practice throughout Week 3, moving from a non-participant in Wednesday's session to a full participant by Friday. The defensive tackle has recovered from his shoulder injury and is set to take the field alongside Tim Settle and Daron Payne on the defensive line in Sunday's contest.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Javon Kinlaw injury interrupts the strong Commanders start Adam Peters needed How about that?

SEPTEMBER 24 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Misses practice Wednesday Kinlaw (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Head coach Dan Quinn said Monday that Kinlaw is battling a shoulder injury and will need an MRI. Nothing has been revealed since, so it's unknown if his absence from practice was for precautionary reasons. If Kinlaw can't suit up Sunday versus the Seahawks, it could mean more work for Charles Omenihu and Shy Tuttle.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

The Commanders are 0-2 and already dealing with another injury to their franchise quarterback

The Washington Commanders are again living a nightmare

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Needs imaging on shoulder Head coach Dan Quinn told reporters Monday that Kinlaw will have an MRI for a shoulder injury, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Kinlaw presumably picked up the injury during the Commanders' 37-20 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday, when he logged two solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, while playing 31 of 55 defensive snaps (56.4 percent). He was also working through a back issue prior to Week 2, and Wednesday's injury report will provide clarity on his status for Washington's Week 3 home tilt against Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Dallas Kinlaw (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact Kinlaw popped up on Thursday's injury report as a DNP due to a back injury and drew the questionable tag for Week 2. He's been given the green light by medical staff to play Sunday and will start opposite Tim Settle at defensive end.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders Injury Report: Javon Kinlaw Questionable for Week 2 vs. Cowboys After returning to practice Friday, Javon Kinlaw was limited by the back injury that kept him out Thursday and is questionable for Sunday's...

SEPTEMBER 18 • SI.COM

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SEPTEMBER 11 • COMMANDERS.COM

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AUGUST 13 • COMMANDERS.COM

Commanders' Jayden Daniels shines in joint practice vs. Dolphins in front of a star-studded audience

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels put on a show during a joint practice with the Miami Dolphins

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

New coordinator Daronte Jones is transforming the Commanders' defense after major changes

After ranking last in the NFL on defense last season, the Washington Commanders revamped that side of the ball with drastic changes to the roster and the coaching staff

AUGUST 11 • Associated Press

Commanders' new Javon Kinlaw plan could finally justify their $45 million bet The Commanders want more from this expensive flop.

AUGUST 10 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

DT Javon Kinlaw | 08/04/26 Washington Commanders Video: the latest Washington Commanders video clips and series on Commanders.com

AUGUST 4 • COMMANDERS.COM

Javon Kinlaw vows to erase the stain of his disastrous Commnanders debut Put up or shut up time.

JULY 30 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Commanders Roster Ranking No. 17: Javon Kinlaw Is Still Chasing the Impact Washington Paid For When we sat down to make this list, Javon Kinlaw at No. 17 was one of the spots that did not settle easily. There is a version of this argum...

JULY 4 • SI.COM

Commanders' $45 million problem reaches boiling point after shocking claim One analyst didn't think Javon Kinlaw was safe.

MAY 17 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Sets new career high in tackles Kinlaw recorded 43 total tackles (24 solo) and a forced fumble over 17 contests during the 2025 regular season.

Impact Kinlaw joined the Commanders ahead of the 2025 campaign, inking a three-year, $45 million contract with the team. The defensive tackle was able to secure a career-high 43 takedowns on the season, finishing behind only Daron Payne (46) on Washington's defensive line. Kinlaw has now played in all 17 of his team's regular-season contests in each of the last three campaigns, and he'll look to continue his productive run in 2026.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Peters learned exactly what Commanders fans warned about Javon Kinlaw Almost everyone saw this coming.

FEBRUARY 5 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Eagles to rest key starters in season finale vs. Commanders even with playoff seeding at stake

The Eagles are prioritizing rest over seeding in their final regular-season game

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Inside the locker room | DT Javon Kinlaw Washington Commanders Video: the latest Washington Commanders video clips and series on Commanders.com

JANUARY 1 • COMMANDERS.COM

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