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

They might not be the best players on their teams, but these players could play a huge role in the success and failure of the ...

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

Well, everyone loves a good comeback story. Right? Defensive tackle Daron Payne isn't coming back from injury, but is coming off two subpar seasons after a breakout season in 2022. This offseason, ...

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

Payne has emerged as one of the Commanders defense's consistent bright spots — in a contract year, no less.

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 ...

Washington's coaching staff is hoping to see Payne, who has game-changing potential, play closer to his 2022 form this season.

Daron Payne has been with the Washington Commanders since he was selected 13th overall in the 2018 NFL draft. Throughout his seven NFL seasons, he has missed just one game. During the first half ...

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

And just as rapidly, Daron Payne has transformed from a first-rounder out of Alabama to a seventh-year, Pro-Bowl-caliber defensive monster.

In addition to other topics, Commanders' defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. emphasized how good of a job Daron Payne has done in OTAs so far.