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Daron Payne

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Daron Payne

#94 · National Football League · Injured Reserve (Foot, Surgery)

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Daron Payne is 29 years old, born May 27, 1997. Payne is 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) and 320 lb (145 kg). Payne plays defensive tackle for the Washington Commanders (as of November 3, 2026). Payne's 2026 salary is $22,410,000, under a contract through 2027. Payne was drafted by the Washington Commanders in 2018, round 1, pick 13, out of Alabama.

Daron Payne at a glance

  • Age29 born May 27, 1997
  • Height6 ft 3 in 191 cm
  • Weight320 lb 145 kg
  • Experience9th season debut 2018
  • CollegeAlabama
  • 2026 salary$22.4 million contract through 2027

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Rams66%
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Commanders34%
SpreadLAR −4
Total46
Moneyline−190away / +190homeaway / home

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Daron Payne stats, last 5 games

DateOpponentResultTacklesSacks
Oct 19at 49ersL 17–2330
Oct 11vs GiantsT 27–2731
Oct 4vs ColtsL 13–3040
Sep 27vs SeahawksW 33–3110
Sep 20at CowboysL 20–3720

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Contract

Daron Payne contract

  • 2026 salary$22.4 million + $5.5 million bonus
  • Signed through2027
  • WithWashington Commanders

Salary by season

SeasonBase salaryBonuses
2018$9 million–
2019$1.1 million–
2020$1.8 million–
2021$2.4 million–
2022$8.5 million–
2023$31 million–
2024$16 million–
2025$20.6 million–
2026$22.4 million$5.5 million

Career

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Daron Payne is on the Washington Commanders, coached by Dan Quinn.

  • BornMay 27, 1997, Birmingham, AL, USA
  • Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
  • Weight320 lb (145 kg)
  • NationalityUnited States
  • Draft2018, round 1, pick 13
  • Drafted byWashington Commanders
  • Debut2018

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  • Roster and bio facts from the public National Football League roster and Wikidata (CC0); see also Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
  • Status from the team's injury report.
  • Win chance from Axle 2.0, Bandwagon's model (its record).
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