Injury problems have become synonymous with the Washington Commanders throughout the last two seasons. And soon after Daron Payne suffered a season-ending foot fracture, his fellow defensive lineman, Javon Kinlaw, joined him on the shelf.
After Kinlaw's knee injury hadn't progressed as the Commanders had hoped, everyone decided something more drastic was required. The interior force underwent surgery for an MCL complication, and he won't play again in 2026.
And this leaves general manager Adam Peters with another massive offseason decision.
Commanders have a big decision to make with Javon Kinlaw during the offseason
The Commanders were widely ridiculed for giving Kinlaw a three-year, $45 million deal with $30 million guaranteed.