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With Strength Returning, Increased Expectations On Stephen Paea

A tough first season for Stephen Paea ended with a turf toe injury. Now he's back on the field, flashing potential as the team hopes for better results from him in 2016.

Despite being one of the most powerful players in the NFL today, Redskins defensive end Stephen Paea could barely stand the pain.

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In early December, Paea, 28, was placed on Injured Reserve with a turf toe issue.

“Your toe is a piece of glass and it gets to a point where you bend it and bend it then it gets to a point where it breaks,” Paea described of his injury.