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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

Brady vs. Young showdown highlights Buccaneers at Washington

Chase Young couldn't contain his excitement about facing Tom Brady in the first round of the playoffs

JANUARY 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Chase Young-led defense won NFC East for Washington

Defense won the NFC East championship for Washington

JANUARY 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Washington signing linebacker Kendricks to bolster defense

Washington is signing veteran linebacker Mychal Kendricks off the Seattle Seahawks’ practice squad to boost a defense that has struggled in the first half much of the season

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press

With Young on young D, Rivera's Washington in 1st, relevant

The good news for Washington is that its young, Chase Young-led defense is terrific, propelling a four-game winning streak that has put head coach Ron Rivera’s team alone in first...

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press

Washington has 2-game streak but Steelers up next (probably)

Washington is the proud owner of a two-game winning streak for the first time under coach Ron Rivera

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press

Gibson, running game look like key to Washington offense

Washington may have figured out how to get its offense going

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Registers five stops Payne made five tackles -- one for a loss -- in Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Giants.

Impact Payne continues to log massive playing time, as he played 45 of 48 defensive snaps (94 percent). The 2018 first-round pick has posted at least four tackles in four consecutive games, but he hasn't taken down the quarterback since Week 1. It'll be tough to depend on him in IDP circles unless he can turn around the sack numbers.

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Who's at QB? Doesn't matter if Washington defense struggles

Much of the talk for Washington revolves around the quarterbacks

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • Associated Press

Washington defense showed in Week 1 win it could be a force

Washington's defense showed Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles that it could be a game-changing force this season

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press

Washington goes into 2020 lacking depth, expectations

Washington has a new name, a new coach and no real expectations in 2020

AUGUST 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Fresh Take: Daron Payne pushes truck, Scott Brooks shaves head for charity Daron Payne is staying in shape at home in his own unique way, while Scott Brooks' daughter got the chance to shave her dad's head for chari...

MAY 18, 2020 • NBC.COM

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AUGUST 29, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

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