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Commanders star Daron Payne likely heading to IR in crusher before trade deadline

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Fonseca, B. (2026, October 31). Commanders star Daron Payne likely heading to IR in crusher before trade deadline. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/30/sports/commanders-star-likely-heading-to-ir-in-crusher-before-trade-deadline/

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Daron Payne, the Commanders’ star defensive tackle, is expected to be placed on injured reserve after suffering a significant foot injury during practice on Friday. This will likely sideline him for at least four weeks but could extend through the rest of the season. The injury complicates Washington’s strategy ahead of the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 10, as Payne has been discussed as a potential trade candidate. With Payne out, the team is projected to miss the postseason for the second consecutive year, sitting at 1-4-1 in the NFC East.

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Daron Payne, a key defensive tackle for the Washington Commanders, suffered a significant foot injury during practice on Friday and is set to be placed on injured reserve, according to ESPN. The injury, which includes a Jones fracture, will likely keep him out for the remainder of the season, marking his first time missing multiple games in a single year since being drafted by Washington with the 13th overall pick in 2018.

Payne has started all six games this season, recording 14 tackles and one sack. His absence is particularly damaging as the Commanders are already struggling defensively, allowing an average of 28.7 points per game, second-worst in the NFL. Additionally, the team had recently lost star receiver Terry McLaurin to a torn patellar tendon, further weakening their roster.

With Payne sidelined indefinitely and the trade deadline approaching on November 10th, the Commanders now face additional pressure as they try to salvage their season, currently sitting at 1-4-1.

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🔮 Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne suffered a significant foot injury during Friday’s practice, which will send him to injured reserve, according to ESPN.

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Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne suffered a significant foot injury during Friday’s practice, which will send him to injured reserve, according to ESPN. uncertain

which → suffer → ESPN

Payne will miss Sunday’s game against the Eagles and is expected to be sidelined for an extended period, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. uncertain

Payne → miss → Rapoport

Given that Payne is set to miss time, it will complicate the team’s plans ahead of the NFL trade deadline, where the 2022 Pro Bowler has been reported as a moving piece ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline. asserted

Bowler → give → deadline

If he does land on IR, it would mean Payne would be out for at least four weeks. asserted

Payne → land → weeks

ESPN noted that depending on how tests shake out, Payne could end up missing the rest of the season. uncertain

Payne → note → season

The 29-year-old’s injury comes as Washington sits 1-4-1 in the NFC East and is likely to miss the postseason for the second straight year. asserted

Washington → come → year

Payne is in the final season of a four-year, $90 million contract extension signed in 2023. asserted

Payne → sign → 2023

He carries a $16.4 million base salary this season and is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in 2027. asserted

He → carry → 2027

Washington selected Payne with the 13th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. asserted

Washington → select → Draft

He earned his first Pro Bowl selection in 2022 after recording a career-high 11.5 sacks and has remained a regular starter along Washington’s defensive line. asserted

He → earn → line

Through six games this season, Payne has recorded 14 tackles, one forced fumble and one sack. asserted

Payne → record → tackles

Before Friday’s injury, Payne had missed only three games during his nine-year NFL career. asserted

Payne → miss → career

In his career, all with Washington, Payne has 38 career sacks, 67 tackles for loss, eight forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries and an interception. asserted

Payne → have → loss

Commanders star Daron Payne likely heading to IR in crusher before trade deadline

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