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SEPTEMBER 7 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Daron Payne secures Commanders' first sack of 2025 via Wilson takedown Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne sacks New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson for a loss of 9 yards during Week 1 of t...

SEPTEMBER 7 • COMMANDERS.COM

Commanders just made their stance on Daron Payne crystal clear The expectations have risen after a standout offseason.

JULY 28 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Assuming leadership role at OTAs Payne (knee/finger) has been participating in OTAs, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.

Impact Payne was unable to participate in Washington's NFC Championship Game loss to the Eagles, but he has recovered from his injuries ahead of the 2025 campaign. The defensive tackle has drawn praise from Washington's coaching staff for his leadership in the offseason, and Payne projects to be an important piece of the defense after recording 4.0 sacks in the 2024 regular season.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

DT Daron Payne | 'I come to work, do what I gotta do' Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne addressed the media on June 4.

JUNE 4 • COMMANDERS.COM

Commanders agree to sign DT Javon Kinlaw, acquire LT Laremy Tunsil from the Texans, AP source says

The Washington Commanders made two big splashes in the opening hours of NFL free agency, agreeing to terms with defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw and acquiring standout offensive tackl...

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Posts 4.0 sacks in 2024 season Payne recorded 42 tackles (22 solo), including 4.0 sacks, along with two pass defenses over 17 regular-season games in 2024.

Impact Though Payne continued to play a key role as a starter on Washington's defensive line, he was subbed out more often than in previous campaigns and logged a career-low 702 defensive snaps. Not surprisingly, his production consequently dropped, as his tackle total was also a career low. Nonetheless, Payne matched the 4.0 sacks he recorded last year. During the playoffs, the usually durable Payne was unable to stay healthy, as he suffered a finger injury in the wild-card round, then hurt his knee in the divisional round and didn't suit up for the NFC Championship Game versus Philadelphia. Payne will likely be recovered by the start of training camp, and unless Washington decides to part ways with him, he's expected to again be a key piece of the team's defense in 2025, when he'll be in the third year of the four-year extension he signed in March of 2023.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Is Daron Payne playing this week? Why Commanders DT is missing NFC championship game vs. Eagles | Sporting News Washington ruled out a key part of its defense for Sunday's NFC title game in Philadelphia.

JANUARY 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Commanders DT Daron Payne (knee/thumb) ruled out vs. Eagles The Washington Commanders downgraded starting defensive tackle Daron Payne from questionable to out for Sunday’s NFC Championship Game again...

JANUARY 25 • THESTATE.COM

Not playing against Philadelphia Payne (knee/finger) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

Impact Payne was unable to practice all week due to knee and finger injuries, and both are serious enough for him to be sidelined for Sunday's NFC Championship Game. Rookie second-round pick Jer'Zhan Newton will likely fill in as the Commanders' second starter at defensive tackle alongside Jonathan Allen while Sheldon Day and Carl Davis serve in rotational roles due to Payne's injury.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 25 • FOX SPORTS

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Questionable to face Eagles Payne (knee/finger) did not practice Friday and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against Philadelphia.

Impact Payne couldn't practice in any capacity this week, so his status for Sunday's road matchup against the Eagles appears legitimately up-in-the-air. The veteran defensive end's status will be made official no later than 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 3:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Rookie second-round pick Jer'Zhan Newton will figure to inherit a more significant role on defense in the event that Payne can't go.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Logs DNP on Wednesday Payne (knee/finger) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact The 27-year-old defensive tackle from Alabama played through a finger injury in the Commanders' divisional-round win over the Lions, failing to record a stat over 37 defensive snaps. However, it now appears he also sustained a knee injury in the process, potentially putting his availability for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Eagles in question. Payne almost certainly needs to upgrade to at least limited practice participation Thursday or Friday in order to suit up Sunday.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Alabama pair aiming to slow down NFL's highest-scoring team Washington defensive tackles Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne line up against Detroit in the NFC playoffs on Saturday night.

JANUARY 18 • AL.COM

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JANUARY 17 • FOX SPORTS

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Will play against Detroit Payne (finger) does not have an injury designation heading into Saturday's NFC divisional-round clash against the Lions.

Impact Payne injured his finger in the first half of Monday's NFC wild-card game against the Buccaneers, and he finished the contest with one solo tackle while playing in just 18 defensive snaps. Payne managed to log a full practice Thursday, and he has progressed enough to be able to play Saturday.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Begins week with limited practice Payne (finger) was a limited participant in practice Tuesday.

Impact Payne dislocated a finger in Sunday's wild-card win over Tampa Bay, but he was able to re-enter the game. Given his return to that contest and his limited practice session Tuesday, it seems likely that he'll be able to suit up Saturday against Detroit in the NFC divisional round. Payne hasn't missed a game since the 2019 season.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders go from reveling in the franchise's first playoff win in 19 years to focusing on Detroit

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JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Commanders choose to 'be bold' going for it on 4th down, and that has them still in the playoffs

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JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Jayden Daniels leads Commanders to first playoff win in nearly 7,000 days, 23-20 over the Buccaneers

Jayden Daniels ran for a critical first down to set up Zane Gonzalez’s 37-yard field goal that clanged off the right upright and went through as time expired, and the Washington Co...

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Questionable to return Sunday Payne (finger) is questionable to return to Sunday night's NFC wild-card game against the Buccaneers.

Impact Payne suffered a finger injury late in the first half, exiting the contest as a result. The defensive tackle recorded a solo tackle before leaving the game. In Payne's absence, Sheldon Day and Jer'Zhan Newton will operate in more significant roles on the defensive line.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders players who went through Washington 'darkness' savor the chance to take part in playoffs

Jayden Daniels’ NFL playoff debut also will be the first chance for Brian Robinson Jr., Sam Cosmi and a handful of other Washington holdovers to play in the postseason

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Washington Commanders complete a turnaround from 4-13 to making the playoffs behind Jayden Daniels

The Washington Commanders are in the playoffs in their first season with general manager Adam Peters, coach Dan Quinn and quarterback Jayden Daniels

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • Associated Press

Gets another sack Sunday Payne recorded two tackles (one solo) including 1.0 sacks and a pass defensed during Sunday's 20-19 win at New Orleans.

Impact Payne made a mark in the sack column for his third straight appearance in Week 15, and he batted down a pass for the first time this season. He projects to see a healthy dose of the run in Week 16 when Washington hosts the Eagles.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In for Sunday Payne (back) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Saints.

Impact The defensive tackle was listed as questionable after popping up on the injury report Friday with a back issue. Payne has yet to miss a game this season, recording 33 tackles (19 solo), including 3.0 sacks.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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