DARON PAYNE NEWS

Commanders DT Daron Payne: Best Defensive Free Agent? Daron Payne had the best season of his career with the Washington Commanders in 2022. Does that make him the best defensive free agent on th...

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Could Andrew Berry target defensive tackles Daron Payne, Dalvin Tomlinson in free agency? Diving into why the Browns might be interested in Daron Payne and Dalvin Tomlinson.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

OBR Free Agent Probability Rating: DT, Daron Payne Another player is up on the OBR's Free Agent Probability Scale as today we focus on Daron Payne of the Washington Commanders.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Could Daron Payne be Howie Roseman's Offseason Splurge? The Commanders DT is four years younger than Javon Hargrave but also may earn Washington’s franchise tag

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Could Daron Payne be Howie Roseman's Offseason Splurge? The Commanders DT is four years younger than Javon Hargrave but also may earn Washington’s franchise tag

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Commanders offseason outlook: Solving QB carousel remains biggest need

Identifying who will be the starting quarterback in 2023 is atop the Commanders' offseason priorities.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Bears Free Agency Primer: Dre'Mont Jones as an Option Reports say the Bears won’t get to sign Washington’s Daron Payne but Dre’Mont Jones may be available.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Daron Payne Likely to Be Off the Market for Bears According to reports from The Athletic and Pro Football Talk, Washington is likely to tag Daron Payne.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Commanders 'Expected' to Use Franchise Tag on Daron Payne, Per Report Daron Payne is set to be a free agent this offseason, and the Washington Commanders want to ensure that he’s on the defensive line in 2023.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Commanders expected to franchise tag Payne: Sources Payne was named to the Pro Bowl after posting a career-best 11.5 sacks and 64 combined tackles last season.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

2023 NFL free-agent top-50 rankings: Lamar Jackson atop deep group of QBs

Here's our ranking of the top 50 free agents potentially set to hit the market next month, starting with former MVP QB Lamar Jackson.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Commanders Looking to Franchise Tag Daron Payne? Daron Payne is set to be a free agent this offseason. Could the Washington Commanders use the franchise tag on him?

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ranking the Commanders' top free agents, led by Daron Payne and Cole Holcomb Payne is far and away Washington's biggest free-agent question mark this offseason, and one of the best available players league wide.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Commanders' Daron Payne vs. Eagles' Javon Hargrave: Who's Best Free Agent DT? The NFC East is home to two of the best free agent defensive tackles. Will they stay in the division this offseason?

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pros and Cons of Lions Signing DT Daron Payne Read more on the pros and cons of the Detroit Lions signing defensive tackle Daron Payne this offseason.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Should Falcons Sign Commanders DT Daron Payne in Free Agency? Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne could be looking for a new home this offseason. Would the Atlanta Falcons open their door...

JANUARY 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Cowboys 'Best Landing Spot' for Commanders DT Daron Payne - But How Much? Daron Payne offers a chance for Dallas to “shoot its shot’’ - and to also take a piece out of the Commanders as well.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Commanders 'Can't Afford to Lose' Free Agent DT Daron Payne The cost may be high, but losing defensive tackle Daron Payne is something the Washington Commanders can’t afford.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Leads team in sacks Payne registered 64 tackles (33 solo), 11.5 sacks and a fumble recovery in 17 games (all starts) during the 2022 season.

Impact Payne had the most productive season of his career, as the defensive tackle registered double-digit sacks for the first time en route to leading his team in that category. The 2018 first-round pick is slated to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason and thus is in line to receive a big payday from either the Commanders or another organization.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders Using Franchise Tag to Sign Daron Payne This Offseason? Daron Payne is set to be one of the best free agents on the market this offseason. And the Washington Commanders would love to keep him home...

JANUARY 11, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Continues dominance up the middle Payne recorded five tackles (three solo), including two sacks, during Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Browns.

Impact Payne accounted for two of the Commanders' five sacks on quarterback Deshaun Watson in Week 17. The fifth-year defensive tackle leads the team in sacks this season with a career-high 11.5 and has now logged a new career high in tackles with 62 over 16 games this season. Payne could see added attention from the Cowboys' offensive line if fellow defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (knee) sits out next week's regular-season finale.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders DT Daron Payne Addresses mad Fans After Jersey Swap With Browns Amari Cooper Daron Payne addressed the jersey swap with Amari Cooper.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Daron Payne and the Cleveland Browns? Maybe Amari Cooper is taking a stab at recruiting Daron Payne to the Cleveland Browns.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Commanders Looking to Sign Extension For DT Daron Payne? Daron Payne is having a career year for the Washington Commanders in the final season of his rookie contract.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Daron Payne on how big of a deal Chase Young's return is, Commanders 'hype man' on gamedays Defensive tackle Daron Payne on how big of a deal defensive end Chase Young's return is, who is the Washington Commanders' "hype man" on gam...

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • NFL.COM