Daron Payne discusses Commanders' future amid new defensive additions at OTAs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 8:41 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Daron Payne spoke about his future with the Washington Commanders during OTAs on June 2, 2026. The defensive tackle's current contract, worth $90 million over four years, will expire at the season's end. Payne noted the absence of contract extension discussions but remains focused on the upcoming season. He praised the team's offseason acquisitions, including Odafe Oweh, K’Lavon Chaisson, Tim Settle, and Charles Omenihu, and emphasized the competitive spirit they bring to the defensive line. Payne aims to excel under the new defensive scheme designed by Daronte Jones.
- •Daron Payne's contract with the Commanders expires after this season.
- •He has not been informed of any contract extension talks.
- •Payne has expressed excitement about new defensive teammates.
- •Commanders have revamped their defensive front this offseason.
- •Payne is focused on performing well in the 2026 season.
- 8:41 PMYahoo Sports — Daron Payne discusses his Commanders future, new pass rushers at OTAs
"Daron Payne will anchor a new-look Washington Commanders defensive front designed to rush the passer well
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