Broncos Rookie WR Placed on IR With Designated to Return to Treat PTSD After Heartbreaking Loss of Girlfriend

Denver, CO – August 27, 2025 – As the Broncos finalized their 53-man roster today, one move carried a weight beyond football. Instead of simply being about depth charts, it reflected the reality of grief inside the locker room.

Shock spread through the NFL earlier this month after the death of Lina Bina, widely known as MissJohnDough. At just 24, her passing—reportedly from complications following a third BBL surgery—left a painful void across online communities and professional sports alike.

For Denver, that tragedy hit especially close. Coaches and teammates who had watched a rookie wide receiver fight through camp soon realized he was facing a far greater battle than any on-field competition.

That rookie is Jerjuan Newton, an undrafted free agent out of Toledo. On Tuesday, the Broncos placed him on Injured Reserve with a designation to return, granting time to treat PTSD following the devastating loss of his girlfriend.

Newton’s journey had already inspired many. With 72 catches for 1,048 yards in his final season at Toledo, he earned three All-MAC selections and left as the program’s all-time leader in receiving touchdowns. Lina had been at the center of that journey, offering unwavering encouragement documented in tributes and social media posts.

Adult film star MissJohnDough, 24, allegedly underwent a third bbl surgery before tragically dying from a blood clot in her heart and neck, according to friends 😔💔 pic.twitter.com/UqUPJBx6mw

— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) August 7, 2025

“She stood by me for every record, every setback, every moment I doubted myself. I finally got my NFL shot, but by the time I made it… she was already gone,” Newton shared quietly, supported by teammates during the hardest week of his young career.

The news of Lina’s passing quickly echoed throughout the Broncos’ facility. Teammates remembered her vibrant energy, while coaches emphasized the importance of compassion over competition when life delivers such heartbreak.

For Denver, this decision wasn’t just about managing a roster. It was about giving space for healing. And for Newton, every step back onto the field in the future will carry the weight of love, loss, and the strength to keep chasing the dream they once shared.