Daron Payne - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Gets another sack Sunday Payne recorded two tackles (one solo) including 1.0 sacks and a pass defensed during Sunday's 20-19 win at New Orleans.

Impact Payne made a mark in the sack column for his third straight appearance in Week 15, and he batted down a pass for the first time this season. He projects to see a healthy dose of the run in Week 16 when Washington hosts the Eagles.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

In for Sunday Payne (back) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Saints.

Impact The defensive tackle was listed as questionable after popping up on the injury report Friday with a back issue. Payne has yet to miss a game this season, recording 33 tackles (19 solo), including 3.0 sacks.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Payne (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints.

Impact The 27-year-old popped up on the Commanders' injury report Friday as a non-participant due to a back issue, putting his status for Sunday's game up in the air. Payne has yet to miss a game this season, recording 33 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, over 13 appearances. If he's unable to suit up in Week 15, Carl Davis and Sheldon Day will likely see increased work with Washington's first-team defense.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sacks Williams in Week 8 Payne logged four tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 18-15 win over Chicago.

Impact Payne sacked Caleb Williams for a 15-yard loss late in the second quarter, which forced the Bears to punt on the next play. It was Payne's first solo sack of 2024, and through the first eight games of the regular season he has logged 15 tackles (11 solo), including 1.5 sacks.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders' Daron Payne Predicts 'Violent Edges' vs. Caleb Williams Washington Commanders’ defense, led by Daron Payne, gears up to face rookie quarterback Caleb Williams in a matchup against the Chicago Bear...

OCTOBER 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Commanders DT Jonathan Allen expected to miss the rest of the season with torn pec

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen is expected to miss the remainder of the NFL season with a torn pectoral muscle

OCTOBER 14

Commanders DT Jonathan Allen expected to miss the rest of the season with torn pec

Commanders DT Jonathan Allen expected to miss the rest of the season with a torn pectoral muscle

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen is expected to miss the remainder of the NFL season with a torn pectoral muscle

OCTOBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'I Love It!' Commanders' Daron Payne Reflects on Start to Season Washington Commanders defensive lineman Daron Payne shares his thoughts on the team’s success through four weeks under new head coach Dan Qu...

OCTOBER 2 • SACBEE.COM

Cardinals rebuild goes backward in a humbling 42-14 loss to the Commanders

Kyler Murray only had a few moments to look downfield early in the third quarter before he was mauled by Washington’s Bobby Wagner and Daron Payne, taking another sack during a mis...

SEPTEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Upgraded to full participant Payne (back) was a full participant in Thursday's practice session.

Impact Payne opened with a limited tag Wednesday due to a back issue, but he was able to practice without restrictions Thursday. Payne and Jonathan Allen will anchor the middle of the Commanders' defensive front this season, with Dorance Armstrong and Clelin Ferrell lining up on the ends.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders' Daron Payne Listed as Limited in Week 1 Injury Report Already a player under the microscope, Daron Payne’s status for Week 1 against the Buccaneers is uncertain as he appears on the injury repor...

SEPTEMBER 5 • SACBEE.COM

Dealing with injury Payne (back) was a limited participant during practice Wednesday.

Impact Payne will start Week 1 prep as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. The Alabama product has only missed one regular-season game in his six-year career, so the chances of him sitting out Sunday is likely minimal. However, it'll still be worth monitoring his status for practice Thursday and Friday.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

'Rare competitor' Bobby Wagner aims to bring his winning experience to the Washington Commanders

Bobby Wagner may be past his football-playing prime at age 34

JULY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daron Payne, Washington Commanders, Defensive Line 2015 Under Armour All-American Game selection. ...247Sports National Recruiting Director JC Shurburtt scouted in-person on Aug. 30, 2013 and...

JUNE 4 • 247SPORTS.COM

Joe Whitt Jr. Reveals Thoughts on Daron Payne, Jonathan Allen New Washington defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. reveals why he’s excited to coach Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen.

FEBRUARY 19 • SACBEE.COM

Drops off to four sacks Payne recorded 53 tackles (32 solo), four sacks, four pass defenses, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries across 17 games in 2023.

Impact The 320-pound DT has missed just one game through six pro seasons, but his pass-rushing stats took a big step backwards in 2023 following career highs of 11.5 sacks and 20 QB hits the year prior. He's otherwise recorded two-to-five sacks each year, and while he remains one of the better players on Washington's beleaguered defense, there are certainly those who would argue that the four-year, $90 million contract he signed last spring was an overpay. Regardless, Payne figures to be back in 2024 under a new coaching staff and will be one of the few returning starters locked into a key role.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Why the Commanders are an attractive destination for head coaching, GM candidates

New owner Josh Harris has turned the Commanders into a desirable destination for prospective coaches and general managers — not a destinatio...

JANUARY 8

Why the Commanders are an attractive destination for head coaching, GM candidates

Posts two tackles for loss Thursday Payne registered three tackles (all solo), including two for loss, and also deflected a pass in Thursday's Week 12 loss to the Cowboys.

Impact Payne twice stopped Tony Pollard behind the line of scrimmage, though those plays were only small nuisances to the Cowboys in their eventual blowout win. Payne has just 2.0 sacks this season after recording 11.5 last year, but nine of his 38 stops have gone for a loss.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders' D notches FIFTH sack of first quarter as Payne takes down DeVito The Washington Commanders' defense notches their fifth sack of the first quarter as nose tackle Daron Payne takes down New York Giants quart...

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • NFL.COM

Analysis | Wanted: Game-changing plays from the Commanders' defensive tackles Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne haven’t been as disruptive as usual in the pass rush. What’s going on?

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

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