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What to watch in Commanders’ preseason opener vs. Patriots

Defensive tackle Johnny Newton, wideout Luke McCaffrey and tight end Ben Sinnott all provided fleeting contributions as rookies last season. The Commanders have provided them opportunities for increased roles this year. They have all displayed progress in training camp, but none has broken out. They should all receive ample playing time Friday night.

Newton, a 2024 second-rounder slowed by foot injuries as a rookie, could provide interior pass rush with his unusual quickness. The Commanders like to line him up between guards and the center to allow him to shoot gaps.

“We’re expecting the guy that we drafted to really show this year,” defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. said. “He was behind the eight b

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