Commanders add linemen, pass catchers in Day 2 of the NFL draft

The Commanders addressed several positions of need on Day 2 of the NFL draft Friday, adding five players at key roles — including cornerback, tight end and offensive line — for the rebuilding roster. Washington’s busy night began at pick 36 as the Commanders drafted former Illinois defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton. The 21-year-old played four seasons at Illinois, earning Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year honors and recording 7.5 sacks in his senior season. Newton joins an array of new defensive linemen for the Commanders — the franchise signed...