Commanders Have Extension Talks With Daron Payne
2 years agoWashington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said the team has had contract-extension talks with defensive tackle Daron Payne. The 25-year-old was named to the Pro Bowl for the first time in his fifth NFL season, and he led the Commanders in 2022 with 11.5 sacks while also recording a career-high 64 tackles (32 solo), 18 tackles for loss, 20 QB hits, five passes defensed and a fumble recovery in 17 starts. It was by far the most productive season of his young career, and the Commanders appear ready to reward him with a long-term extension this offseason as he enters free agency for the first time next month. Washington doesn't want their former first-round pick to get away, and with good reason.
Source: ESPN.com - John Keim
Source: ESPN.com - John Keim