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Wentz trade gives Commanders options with 11th pick in draft

Trading for Carson Wentz should allow the Washington Commanders to give their new quarterback or their defense some help with the 11th pick in the NFL draft

APRIL 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Agent says Commanders 'lied,' while McKissic opts to return

The roller-coaster offseason for the Washington Commanders took a few more twists a week after they made a stunning move to acquire Carson Wentz

MARCH 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finishes with 61 tackles, 4.5 sacks Payne started all 17 games for Washington in 2021, recurring a career-high 61 tackles and 4.5 sacks.

Impact If not for the addition of a 17th game, Payne would've finished in the range of 54-56 tackles for a fourth time in four pro seasons. He's also landed between 2.0 and 5.0 sacks each year, though in 2021 he nearly doubled his previous career high with 15 QB hits, displaying pass-rushing potential beyond the sack numbers. The 2018 first-round pick is signed through 2022 via the fifth-year option on his rookie contract, setting him up for a $8.53 million salary next season if he doesn't sign an extension. Payne will turn 25 in May.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Washington resets rebuilding expectations with 7-10 season

Washington won seven games for a second consecutive season but this time did not come away with an unlikely NFC East title

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets' Echols surprised by criticism over Brady INT autograph

Brandin Echols had a feeling something special was going to happen

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blowout loss, sideline spat are latest tests for Washington

Washington's playoff hopes are over after a 56-14 blowout loss at the Dallas Cowboys

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington Football Team's Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne fight each other! A scuffle breaks out on the Washington Football Team bench as Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne lock horns during their heavy defeat to the Dal...

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • SKY.COM

Washington implodes — on the field and off — as Jonathan Allen, Daron Payne clash in embarrassing loss to Cowboys The NFC East-champion Cowboys bullied Washington, taking their lunch money and playoff hopes while turning teammates against each other.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Washington's Daron Payne says he, Jonathan Allen 'all good' following 'brotherly disagreement' in Cowboys game Payne, speaking to reporters following the game, said he and his teammate were

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Daron Payne discusses sideline altercation with teammate Jonathan Allen Washington Football Team defensive tackle Daron Payne discusses his sideline altercation with fellow Washington defensive lineman teammate J...

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • NFL.COM

Daron Payne "We Just Start Back Playing Football" ' Post Game Press Conference Daron Payne speaks to the media following the game against Dallas on December 26th.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

Woeful Washington not ready for prime time in lopsided loss

The Washington Football Team is just barely still in playoff contention

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Prescott, Cowboys celebrate with 56-14 rout of Washington

Dak Prescott threw four touchdown passes, DeMarcus Lawrence returned an interception for a score and the Dallas Cowboys routed Washington 56-14

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen Get Into Dustup on Sidelines How frustrated was Washington feeling against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday?

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • NESN.COM

DT Daron Payne "I Know My Guys Will Fight Hard Until The End" Post Game Press Conference Defensive tackle Daron Payne speaks to the media following the game December 12th at FedExField.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

Dallas at Washington starts 'round-robin' for NFC East title

The Dallas Cowboys visit Washington for the start of what is essentially a round-robin tournament for the NFC East Division title

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heinicke, Washington spoil Newton's homecoming 27-21

Washington spoiled Cam Newton’s return to Bank of America Stadium with a 27-21 win over the Carolina Panthers

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Coach Ron Rivera prepares to face his former QB Cam Newton

Ron Rivera knew at some point he would have to prepare a game plan to face his former quarterback and old friend Cam Newton

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First sack of 2021 Payne had three solo tackles, one sack and one fumble recovery during Washington's loss to the Saints in Week 5.

Impact Payne was limited by a toe injury heading into Week 5, but that didn't stop him from notching his first sack of the season. He will need to log another strong performance Week 6, when the Football Team takes on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

DT Daron Payne: "Look at it, review it, clean it up and get on to next week" ' Postgame locker room interview with DeAngelo Hall Defensive tackle Daron Payne goes 1-on-1 with DeAngelo Hall following the Washington Football Team's 33-22 loss to the New Orleans Saints.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

DT Daron Payne "There's Still A Lot Of Football To Play" ' Week 5 Post Game Press Conference Defensive tackle Daron Payne addresses the media after the game against the Saints on October 10th at FedEx Field.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

Active for Week 5 Payne (toe) is active for Sunday's contest against the Saints.

Impact As expected, Payne will be active for Week 5 after being added to the injury report Friday. The 24-year-old has played the most snaps (219) of any Washington defensive lineman this season, so his availability will be key in slowing down Alvin Kamara and the Saints on Sunday.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Sunday Payne (toe) is expected to play Sunday against the Saints, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Payne was added to the injury report Friday, but he is on track to suit up in Week 5. The 24-year-old has played the most snaps (219) of any Washington defensive linemen this season, so his availability will be key in slowing down Alvin Kamara and New Orleans' run game.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Bills-Chiefs return from halftime weather delay

The Bills-Chiefs showdown at Arrowhead Stadium resumed after a weather delay of about an hour with Buffalo leading 24-13 to start the second half

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toe injury flares up Payne (toe) is questionable for Sunday's game against New Orleans, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Payne was a late addition to the injury report, as coach Ron Rivera said the defensive tackle "had an issue with his toe flare up." Rivera added that Payne will get treatment on the injury Friday afternoon, and the team should have a better idea of his availability by Saturday morning. Washington has the interior defensive line depth to overcome a possible Payne absence, with Tim Settle and Matthew Ioannidis available in reserve roles behind Payne and Jonathan Allen.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE