Jonathan Allen and Johnny Newton are already planning offseason workouts.
Monday was the mandatory cleaning out of lockers for the Washington Commanders, their season having ended Sunday with a very disappointing 55-23 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game.
Newton, a rookie from Illinois, spoke with Scott Abraham of 7 News DC. During the interview, Newton revealed that he and fellow defensive tackle Jonathan Allen are already planning on working out together, with skills work included for Newton’s development.
Though he has only been in the NFL one season, Newton mentioned that he understands there will be numerous teammates on this surprising 12-5 team who will not be here next season. “I am just glad I was able to spend this time with my brothers,” said Newton. “I know I have a brother in a lot of these players.”
Abraham mentioned that several players on Sunday expressed they “never want to have this feeling again.” Newton quickly responded, “I am a sore loser; I hate losing. The feeling I felt yesterday, I am never going to feel again.”
Well, I recall in my early 20s, Dan Marino, in his second season, leading the Miami Dolphins to the Super Bowl. He most likely thought he would make it to another Super Bowl. Undoubtedly, he worked hard and worked with teammates to return to the Super Bowl. However, every single season for the remainder of his NFL career ended with losses, keeping him from another Super Bowl.
Rookie year is done for Commanders DT Johnny Newton.
In the offseason, Johnny told me he is going to train with teammate Jonathan Allen.
Johnny said, “just working on the small things, the details, correcting my stance, perfecting my get off.” pic.twitter.com/EVdppguqVR
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) January 27, 2025
It has been said various ways and many times, “At the end of the day, you can’t control the results; you can only control your effort and focus.”
But yes, Commanders’ Wire certainly hopes the best for Johnny Newton and the Commanders in 2025.
