Daron Payne set to miss remainder of NFL season with injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 6:16 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Daron Payne, a defensive tackle for the Washington Commanders, is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 NFL season due to an injury sustained during practice. Payne, a former first-round pick and 2022 Pro Bowl selection, has played in six games this season, recording 14 tackles and one sack. The Commanders currently hold a 1-4-1 record, last in the NFC East. Payne's absence represents a significant loss for the team and a blow to their defensive lineup as they head into the remainder of the season.
- •Daron Payne injured in practice, will miss the 2026 NFL season.
- •Payne has registered 14 tackles and one sack this season.
- •Commanders currently sit at 1-4-1, last in the NFC East.
- •Payne was a first-round draft pick and a former Pro Bowl selection.
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