Javon Kinlaw Drives Washington Commanders' Elite Run Defense Turnaround

Washington Commanders defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw is delivering a stellar start to the 2026 season, anchoring an elite interior front that has propelled Washington's run defense from third-worst to third-best in the NFL. Despite recording just six tackles, Kinlaw's relentless disruption and ability to command attention in the trenches have been pivotal to the team's defensive resurgence under coordinator Daronte Jones.