Daron Payne - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Commanders dealing with injuries on the defensive line ahead of matchup with Rams

The injuries for the Commanders keep on coming

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Undergoes surgery Payne (foot) underwent season-ending surgery Tuesday, Ben Standig of The Team 980 Washington D.C. reports.

Impact Commanders head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that Payne will be out long-term with a foot injury suffered in practice. With both Javon Kinlaw (knee) and Payne out, Tim Settle will have a larger role at nose tackle going forward.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Officially placed on IR Payne (foot) was placed on injured reserve by the Commanders on Tuesday, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Payne suffered a season-ending Jones fracture in his left foot during practice last week. His transition to injured reserve comes as no surprise, and in Payne's absence, Tim Settle will operate as the team's primary nose tackle moving forward.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Out for season due to Jones fracture Payne suffered a season-ending Jones fracture during practice Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact After Payne was injured Friday, he was quickly ruled out for Sunday's clash against Philadelphia. It turns out the veteran nose tackle is dealing with a Jones fracture, which will prevent him from playing again this season. Payne had played at least 15 regular-season games in each of his first eight NFL campaigns, but he'll finish 2026 with 14 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble over just six matchups. He's slated to be a free agent after the season, so he may have played his final game with the Commanders.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Injures foot, out for Week 8 Payne (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Payne sustained a foot injury during Friday's practice, and the injury is significant enough that the veteran defensive lineman could be placed on injured reserve, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Payne will undergo more tests Saturday to determine the severity of the injury, but his loss means Tim Settle, Shy Tuttle, Charles Omenihu (groin/ankle) and Deatrich Wise will all be asked to step into larger roles on the defensive line.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne suffers foot injury, AP source says

Washington Commanders defensive lineman Daron Payne suffered a significant foot injury at practice on Friday, according to a person with knowledge of the situation

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 13 • FOX SPORTS

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OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Daron Payne's first sack of 2026 season comes against Jameis Winston in Week 5 Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne sacks New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston for a 13-yard loss.

OCTOBER 11 • COMMANDERS.COM

Why Daron Payne is Emerging as a Potential 49ers Trade Target The San Francisco 49ers' defensive line is thin, and they need to make a trade for someone. While Vita Vea is the name that is mentioned the...

OCTOBER 7 • SI.COM

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OCTOBER 3 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Daron Payne could be the trade target that turbocharges the Jaguars defense The Jacksonville Jaguars are off to a strong start this season, with both their offense and their defense firing on all cylinders. Heck, the...

OCTOBER 3 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

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SEPTEMBER 30 • COMMANDERS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 23 • COMMANDERS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 21 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

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SEPTEMBER 19 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Washington Commanders Inactives vs. Eagles for Week 1 The Washington Commanders are set to open the 2026 season against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday afternoon. Daron Payne, Odafe Oweh, K’Lavon...

SEPTEMBER 13 • SI.COM

Set to suit up Payne (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Eagles, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.

Impact Payne was a limited participant in Thursday's session but is now all set for Sunday's game. The nose tackle has cleared himself of any issues and will start alongside Javon Kinlaw and Tim Settle as the Commanders take on an away clash with a divisional opponent.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders Get Clean Bill of Health Before Week 1 Game vs. Eagles Friday brought great news from Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn: all of the team's biggest injury situations have been settled. Th...

SEPTEMBER 11 • SI.COM

Pops up on injury report Payne (knee) was a limited participant at the Commanders' practice Thursday.

Impact Payne was added to the injury report Thursday after he opened the week as a full participant Wednesday. The defensive tackle is dealing with an apparent knee injury, and he will have a chance one more chance to log a full practice Friday before the team takes on the Eagles in Week 1 on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders Injury Report: Daron Payne Added as 4 Players Limited Before Eagles Game The Washington Commanders released their second injury report ahead of Sunday's game at Philadelphia with a new name on it: Daron Payne. See...

SEPTEMBER 10 • SI.COM

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AUGUST 3 • COMMANDERS.COM

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