2024 Defense Stats
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Payne has missed just one game in six seasons since Washington took him 13th overall in the 2018 NFL Draft, but the quality of his performance hasn't been as consistent as his availability. He's often received poor PFF grades for run defense, though in 2022 he made up for it with career highs in sacks (11.5) and QB hits (20) in the first season of his four-year, $90 million extension. Payne then dropped off to four sacks and 11 QB hits in 2023, with his 53 tackles being a career low. That said, he's at least been remarkably consistent with the tackle totals, landing between 53 and 64 each season. Read Past Outlooks
Upgraded to full participant
Payne (back) was a full participant in Thursday's practice session.
ANALYSIS
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 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.
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Measurables Review
How do Daron Payne's measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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6' 3"Weight
320 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.95 secShuttle Time
4.71 secCone Drill
7.58 secVertical Jump
28.5 inBroad Jump
107 inBench Press
27 repsHand Length
9.38 inArm Length
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A 2018 first-round pick, Payne played out last season on a fifth-year option and ended up a big winner after logging career highs for tackles (64), QB hits (20) and sacks (11.5). He's missed only one game through five campaigns while doing solid work against the run and recording at least 54 tackles each year, but prior to 2022 he'd never had more than five sacks in a season. Payne signed a four-year, $90 million contract with $50 million guaranteed in March, staying in Washington alongside Jonathan Allen, Montez Sweat and Chase Young to form one of the best defensive lines in the league.
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Dealing with injury
Payne (back) was a limited participant during practice Wednesday.
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Drops off to 4.0 sacks
Payne recorded 53 tackles (32 solo), 4.0 sacks, four pass defenses, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries across 17 games in 2023.
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Posts two tackles for loss Thursday
Payne registered three tackles (all solo), including two for loss, and also deflected a pass in Thursday's Week 12 loss to the Cowboys.
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Ready to go vs. Buffalo
Payne (ankle) was a full participant at practice Friday and does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game versus the Bills.
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Back practicing in limited capacity
Payne (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.
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Opens contract negotiations
Payne has opened extension talks with the Commanders, Dov Kleiman of BroBible reports.
ANALYSIS
Payne is coming off the best season of his career, as he set new highs in both sacks and tackles for loss. The 25-year-old is one of four first-round picks on the Washington defensive line, and the team appears motivated to keep the core of its defense intact. If the Commanders are unable to get a deal done, it's possible the team could look to use the franchise tag on Payne, which would cost $18 million for next year.
Payne is coming off the best season of his career, as he set new highs in both sacks and tackles for loss. The 25-year-old is one of four first-round picks on the Washington defensive line, and the team appears motivated to keep the core of its defense intact. If the Commanders are unable to get a deal done, it's possible the team could look to use the franchise tag on Payne, which would cost $18 million for next year.