DB · CIN · #28
Josh Newton
- Height
- HT 5'11"
- Weight
- WT 190 lbs
- Birth date
- Sep 14, 2000 (age 26)
- College
- TCU; Louisiana-Monroe
Recent form cooled from DB156 to DB246 — watch whether that's noise or a real step down; 2025 also ended early (11 games).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
571
Range 548–595
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Young DB with proof and a long runway.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
83.1 pts
4.9 PPG · 17.0 games
34.3 solo · 0.3 sacks · 1.2 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.98
2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games — slight availability risk, not a short 2026 slate.
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchNewton had 12 solo tackles in 2025, finishing DB246. DB156 slipped to DB246 last year; that's the warning. Only 11 games in 2025 — availability is the headline. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
24.8
PPG
2.3
Positional finish
DB246
Key stats
- Solo: 12
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DB246 | 24.8 | 2.3 | 12 | — | — |
| 2024 | DB156 | 61.0 | 5.1 | 27 | — | 1 |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Script | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W16 | 1.5 | MIA | 59 plays · 56% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W13 | 1.5 | BAL | 79 plays · 58% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W12 | 0.8 | NE | 61 plays · 62% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W11 | 3.0 | PIT | 62 plays · 65% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W9 | 3.0 | CHI | 62 plays · 76% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2025 W8 | 0.8 | NYJ | 57 plays · 60% pass | — | — | — |
| 2025 W7 | 1.5 | PIT | 70 plays · 67% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W5 | 1.5 | DET | 56 plays · 71% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W4 | 5.3 | DEN | 40 plays · 63% pass | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 W3 | 1.5 | MIN | 48 plays · 56% pass | 1 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 30.0% mean
Pass-play participation
0.0%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 0
- Hurries
- 0
- Missed tackle %
- 40.0%
Durability
- 2023—
- 202412 G
- 202511 G · 1 Out
- 17.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 2026 slate.
Next Gen Stats
Next Gen tracking is for skill-position players.
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Josh Newton's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Newton scores 571 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Josh Newton's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 4.9 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Josh Newton in dynasty right now?
- Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.