Commanders defense eyes big improvement "Adding size was the offseason focus for Daniels and Washington’s defense. The latter ...

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne is one of the longest-tenured members of the team. The No. 12 overall pick ...

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

If Payne can repeat his 2022 production or similar, the Commanders' defense is guaranteed to improve in 2025. Washington ...

Washington’s second-year quarterback will have to be even better this season. Plus, Dan Quinn will need another big season ...

Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne and Coach Ron Rivera walks off the field after the San Francisco 49ers' defeat of Washington on Dec. 24.

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.

Daron Payne, #94 of the Washington Commanders, stands during the national anthem against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Nov. 20, 2022 in Houston. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images) He has played in ...

ASHBURN, Va. — While receiver Terry McLaurin is the most talked-about player on offense, Washington Commanders’ defensive tackle Daron Payne is taking that spot on defense due to high praise ...

ASHBURN, Va. — Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. was in trouble with head coach Dan Quinn at practice this week. Blame Daron Payne. In Tuesday’s closed and padless ...

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne grabs Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during an NFL game on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel ...

The Commanders and defensive tackle Daron Payne agreed to a four-year, $90 million contract with $60 million guaranteed, multiple sources involved in the negotiations — who were not authorized ...