DARON PAYNE NEWS

Washington observations: A frustrating start, Daron Payne emerges and Curtis Samuel's absence Coach Ron Rivera posed a rhetorical question on Monday: "Are we that far off? No, I don't think we are. I really don't."

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Quarterback Taylor Heinicke needs more Alex Smith in game

While defense is Washington's biggest problem after a blowout loss in Buffalo, quarterback Taylor Heinicke's play is also under the microscope

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daron Payne Reflects On His 1-Yard Touchdown At Alabama Payne only had one opportunity to catch a pass in three seasons at Alabama, and it came when the Crimson Tide needed it most.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

Wake Up Washington: Greg Cosell Loves Daron Payne A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Football Team on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, presented...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

Healthy Dak Prescott gives Cowboys best chance in NFC East

The NFC East nearly crowned a 6-10 champion last year

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington defensive tackle Daron Payne has two games circled on his calendar for 2021 Daron Payne looks especially forward to a rematch with Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Washington camp thoughts: Daron Payne is ready for a Bucs rematch; Rivera says 'no timetable' for Curtis Samuel As a reward for winning its division, Washington now gets to truly see how it stacks up against the crème de la crème of the NFL.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Activated from COVID-19 list Payne was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

Impact Payne was placed on the list Sunday but has been activated just four days later. He'll return his starting role along Washington's defensive line in practice.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The perfect tweet: Bird is the word at Washington's camp

The biggest star at Washington Football training camp this week is a small bird who has been hanging out on the field and roaming the sideline every day

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brandon Scherff, Daron Payne come off COVID-19 reserve list Washington activated guard Brandon Scherff and defensive tackle Daron Payne off the COVID-19 reserve list Thursday — two major additions to...

AUGUST 5, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Brandon Scherff, Daron Payne activated off Reserve/COVID-19 list Brandon Scherff, Daron Payne activated off Reserve/COVID-19 list:

AUGUST 5, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Placed on COVID-19 list Payne was placed on the COVID-19 list Sunday, Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic reports.

Impact Washington placed several players on the COVID-19 list Thursday, and Payne will now be away from the team. However, the defensive tackle announced Sunday on his personal Twitter feed that he hasn't tested positive for COVID-19. It's not yet clear when Payne could return to the field.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Former Alabama DT Daron Payne placed on NFL Reserve/COVID-19 list Daron Payne has been placed on the NFL’s Reserve/COVID-19 list.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Washington adds Daron Payne to COVID-19 reserve list The Washington Football Team placed defensive tackle Daron Payne on the COVID-19 reserve list Sunday — its seventh player to be put in the l...

AUGUST 1, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Daron Payne added to the Washington Football Team's expanding covid-19 list The veteran defensive tackle is the seventh player on the team's covid-19 list.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Washington Football Team training camp news: Daron Payne the seventh player on COVID-19 list Training camp is underway as Washington tries to defend its NFC East title in its second season under coach Ron Rivera.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Washington signing Jonathan Allen to $72M, 4-year extension

Washington has agreed to terms with star defensive tackle Jonathan Allen on an extension on the eve of training camp

JULY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daron Payne eager for more big games in NFL The former Shades Valley star got an Alabama feeling from last season’s playoff appearance.

JUNE 9, 2021 • AL.COM

Washington Football Team Studs or Duds: Daron Payne Will Daron Payne be a stud or a dud for the Washington Football Team in 2021? The Washington Football Team is one team that everybody should...

JUNE 5, 2021 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

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APRIL 27, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Receives fifth-year option Washington exercised Payne's fifth-year option for 2022 on Monday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The 23-year-old has appeared in all but one game with 41 starts since being drafted by Washington in 2018, so it's hardly a surprise the team picked up the fifth-year option of his rookie deal. Payne totaled 54 tackles (27 solo), three sacks, three forced fumbles and one interception in 16 contests last season and should continue to play heavy snaps at defensive tackle in 2021.

APRIL 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starts 16 games Payne was a 16-game starter in 2020, recording 54 tackles (27 solo), four pass defenses, three sacks, three forced fumbles, an interception and a fumble recovery on a career-high 8...

Impact Payne's involvement in a bunch of turnovers was a new development, but his stats otherwise looked similar to the prior two seasons. The 2018 first-round pick even then added two sacks in Washington's lone playoff game, finishing with PFF's No. 38 grade out of 128 qualified interior defenders. While he may not be the superstar some envisioned a few years ago, Payne is locked in as a reliable starter and should be back to handle the same role in 2021. Washington can pick up a fifth-year option this offseason to extend his contract through 2022, with the salary guaranteed for injury only.

JANUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Washington goes from 'Why not us?' to 'Who's the QB?'

Washington exceeded expectations by going 7-9 and winning the NFC East

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daron Payne punches ball from Ke'Shawn Vaughn for key Washington turnover Washington Football Team defensive tackle Daron Payne punches ball from Ke'Shawn Vaughn for key Washington turnover.

JANUARY 10, 2021 • NFL.COM

Rodgers leads Pack to top of NFC after draft disappointment

Joining mainstays Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees and Russell Wilson in the NFC playoffs this year is Tom Brady

JANUARY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS