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Commanders DT Daron Payne Likely to Go on Injured Reserve
Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne has a foot injury that is expected to keep him out for a significant time.
He is likely to go on injured reserve, but the Commanders have not said the injury will end his season.
Payne is 29 and in a contract year, so he had been seen as a possible trade candidate.
The injury could affect his value as he approaches 2027 free agency.
He had been playing well this season, with one sack and five quarterback hits in six games.
His absence adds to existing defensive-line injuries to Javon Kinlaw and Jer’Zhan Newton, testing Washington’s depth.
Further tests may show whether Payne’s season is over, and the Commanders will rely on their other defensive linemen while he is out.
Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne suffered a significant foot injury during practice Friday.
The injury is likely to put Payne on injured reserve, according to sources cited by NFL Network reporters.
Payne will undergo more tests Saturday, and the injury could end his season.
The 29-year-old is in the final year of his contract and has started every game for Washington this season.
His absence adds to injuries on the Commanders’ defensive line.
- Who
- Daron Payne, a defensive tackle for the Washington Commanders.
- What
- He suffered a significant foot injury and is likely to go on injured reserve.
- When
- Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.
- Where
- At Commanders practice in Ashburn, Virginia.
- Why
- The injury occurred during a team drill. Its cause beyond that is not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Jer'Zhan Newton tore a pectoral muscle in a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins.
Payne suffered a significant foot injury during a team drill at practice.
Payne is expected to undergo additional tests on the injury.
- Team
- Washington Commanders
- Injury
- Significant foot injury
- Likely roster move
- Injured reserve
- Contract status
- Final year
- Career milestone
- Drafted No. 13 in 2018
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strength inside, his power, and oftentimes that's where he wins on whether it's pass rush or [tackles for a loss]. But some of the dirty work doesn't go in a stat, but you can definitely feel it.
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#Commanders DT Daron Payne suffered a significant foot injury that will knock him out for the foreseeable future and and likely land him on IR, sources tell me and @RapSheet. More tests coming for Payne, who was added to the injury report today, but it appears he’s out a while.