Payne logged four tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 18-15 win over Chicago. Payne sacked Caleb Williams for a 15-yard loss late in the second quarter, which forced the Bears to punt on the next play. It was Payne's first solo sack of 2024, and through the first eight games of the regular season he has logged 15 tackles (11 solo), including 1.5 sacks.
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Status
ACTIVELatest Daron Payne news
Birthdate
5/27/1997 (27)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'3", 320 lbs
Draft Info
2018: Rd 1; Pk (WAS)
Birthplace
Birmingham, AL, USA
Position
DT
College
Alabama
Experience
7 seasons
Career History
Washington Commanders
2018-Present
(7 seasons)
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TOT 2.9SACK 0.2SOLO 1.8AST 1.1INT 0.0TFL 0.2
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Full season projectionsTOT 47.3SACK 4.0SOLO 27.6AST 19.7
Payne logged four tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 18-15 win over Chicago. Payne sacked Caleb Williams for a 15-yard loss late in the second quarter, which forced the Bears to punt on the next play. It was Payne's first solo sack of 2024, and through the first eight games of the regular season he has logged 15 tackles (11 solo), including 1.5 sacks.
Payne (back) was a full participant in Thursday's practice session. Payne opened with a limited tag Wednesday due to a back issue, but he was able to practice without restrictions Thursday. Payne and Jonathan Allen will anchor the middle of the Commanders' defensive front this season, with Dorance Armstrong and Clelin Ferrell lining up on the ends.
Payne (back) was a limited participant during practice Wednesday. Payne will start Week 1 prep as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. The Alabama product has only missed one regular-season game in his six-year career, so the chance of him sitting out Sunday is likely small. However, it'll still be worth monitoring his status for practice Thursday and Friday.