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Gets tryout with New England Payne (hamstring) worked out with the Patriots on Wednesday, Howard Balzer of USA Today reports.

Impact The Virginia Tech product was dropped by the Texans with an injury settlement in early September due to a hamstring issue sustained the month prior. Wednesday's tryout in New England suggests that Payne has since moved past his injury, and he could potentially end up on the Patriots' practice squad if the workout goes well.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches injury settlement Payne (hamstring) and the Texans reached an injury settlement Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Payne suffered a hamstring injury in the preseason, ultimately being placed on injured reserve Wednesday. He will now have a chance to pass a physical and sign with a new team at any point during the 2024 season.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to injured reserve Payne (hamstring) reverted to injured reserve Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact The defensive tackle is expected to reach an injury settlement with the Texans and join the team's practice squad, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. Payne injured his hamstring during Saturday's preseason win over the Rams. The rookie initially signed with Houston as an undrafted free agent in April.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be waived by Texans Payne (hamstring) is likely to be waived/injured by Houston, but the expectation is that he'll later reach an injury settlement and join the team's practice squad once healthy, Aar...

Impact Payne hurt his hamstring in Saturday's preseason win against the Rams. He had been on the outside looking in for a spot on the 53-man roster prior to getting hurt, but if he goes through waivers unclaimed and subsequently reaches an injury settlement, as expected, the defensive lineman will be able to get some experience on the Texans' practice squad.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Let loose by Houston Payne was waived by the Texans on Wednesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Houston had signed Payne as an undrafted free agent in April. He'll now be able to get an opportunity with another NFL team.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Waived-injured by Houston The Texans waived-injured Payne on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact It's unclear what injury Payne is dealing with, but the undrafted rookie out of Virginia Tech will look for an opportunity elsewhere. Notably, he was selected by the UFL's St. Louis Battlehawks in Wednesday's college player draft.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE