Newton has a procedure scheduled on his left foot next week and is without a timetable for a return, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newton has been recovering from January surgery on his right foot to repair a partial Jones fracture, which likely led to his fall down the draft board. This new update is concerning, as he apparently needs the same surgery on his left foot. When healthy, the rookie projects to be an athletic force in the trenches, but it remains to be seen if he will be ready for the regular season.

Newton (foot) was seen at Washington's offseason workouts with a walking boot on, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newton underwent surgery in January to repair a partial Jones fracture in his foot. This may have been the primary reason he fell down the draft board to the end of Round 2, as he was originally expected to go much earlier. Although he was unable to take part in athletic drills at the combine, the Illinois star's game tape implies he projects to be rather athletic relative to defensive tackle standards. There has not been a clear timetable for when the rookie will be able to take the field, but he does not appear to be close at this point in time.