For the past seven seasons, both Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne have plugged the middle of the Washington Commanders' ...

ESPN recently ranked its top 10 defensive tackles in the NFL. Dexter Lawrence of the New York Giants was No. 1, while ...

The Washington Commanders parted ways with one of their fan favorites and most respected players. However, the biggest reason ...

The Washington Commanders defensive line looks a bit different without Jonathan Allen, the team's first-round pick from the 2017 NFL Draft. Allen left the Comma ...

Much has been made of the Washington Commanders' defense and its ability to rush the passer in 2025, with Dante Fowler Jr. and his 10.5 sacks being allowed to walk out the door. But it now allows ...

Lined up as a fullback, Daron Payne motioned to the right as Jalen Hurts, then Alabama’s quarterback, faked a handoff, booted out right and found his target on the edge of the end zone.

Defensive tackle Daron Payne led the Commanders with 11.5 sacks last season, to go with one fumble recovery and five batted passes. (Katherine Frey/The Washington Post) ...

The Washington Commanders placed the franchise tag on defensive tackle Daron Payne, the team announced Tuesday.Here’s what you need to know: Payne will carry a $18.937 million cap figure for the ...

Daron Payne's vocal leadership and strong OTA performance are redefining his role in Washington, putting offseason trade speculation firmly in the rearview. Skip Navigation.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — With the Commanders placing the franchise tag on Daron Payne for just under 19 million, the Browns must now look elsewhere for a defensive tackle that can have a similar impact.

Washington defensive lineman Daron Payne was honored by his alma mater on July 21, 2023, as his number was retired. Payne was an all-state commit to Alabama.