Washington Commanders' Daron Payne Out for Season With Foot Injury
The Pro Bowl defensive tackle suffered a season-ending injury during practice, leaving the team's defense without a key player.
Daron Payne, the Pro Bowl defensive tackle for the Washington Commanders, has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after sustaining a foot injury during practice on Friday. The injury, which is reportedly a Jones fracture, typically requires a recovery period of up to four months, making Payne's return to the field unlikely before the start of the next season.
Payne's absence is a significant blow to the Commanders, who already face challenges on the defensive side of the ball. Despite their struggles, the team has managed a record of 1-4-1 so far this season, according to reports. However, the exact nature of Payne's injury and his status for the upcoming game against the Eagles remain uncertain, with conflicting information available from different sources.
The specific details surrounding Payne's injury and his future with the team have been the subject of some debate. While one report suggests that Payne will be placed on injured reserve and that his injury was a fluke, other sources contradict these claims. Additionally, there is uncertainty regarding Payne's age, contract status, and his performance statistics this season, with discrepancies noted among various reports.
In light of Payne's importance to the team, his loss could impact the Commanders' strategy moving forward, particularly in terms of potential trades and roster adjustments. As the team prepares for their upcoming games, they will need to find ways to compensate for Payne's absence and bolster their defensive lineup.
What we know
- Daron Payne suffered a season-ending foot injury. 123
- The injury occurred during a team drill in practice on Friday. 123
- It is likely a Jones fracture, requiring up to four months for recovery. 13
- The Washington Commanders have a record of 1-4-1 this season. 23
What remains unclear
Verification report
Disputed — probability of truth 42%, weighted across 24 claims from 3 independent outlets.
- confirmed Daron Payne of the Washington Commanders suffered a season-ending foot injury. (92%)
- confirmed The injury occurred during a team drill in practice on Friday. (92%)
- likely The specific injury is a Jones fracture. (84%)
- likely A typical recovery for a Jones fracture can take up to four months. (71%)
- likely The Washington Commanders have a record of 1-4-1 this season. (67%)
- disputed Payne will be placed on injured reserve. (33%)
- disputed Payne's injury is described as a fluke, not caused by another player stepping on his foot. (33%)
- disputed Payne is in the final year of his contract and will turn 30 in May. (33%)
- disputed Washington Commanders have a game against the Eagles on Sunday night. (33%)
- disputed Javon Kinlaw, another starting end for the Commanders, is also out due to a knee injury. (33%)
- disputed Charles Omenihu and Deatrich Wise Jr. provide depth at the position for the Commanders. (33%)
- disputed Jer'Zhan Newton, a second-round pick in 2024, returned to practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game. (33%)
- disputed Payne started every game from 2020 to 2024 and the first six games of the current season. (33%)
- disputed In 2022, Payne recorded a career-best 11 sacks and made the Pro Bowl. (33%)
- disputed Payne was averaging a career-best 2.8 pass rush wins per game this season. (33%)
- disputed Washington drafted Payne in the first round of the 2018 draft and signed him to a four-year extension in March 2023. (33%)
- disputed Payne, aged 29, plays a significant role in the team's defense. (30%)
- disputed Payne has played approximately 75% of the team's defensive snaps this season. (30%)
- disputed Payne's absence impacts potential trades as he was considered a valuable asset. (30%)
- disputed Payne is in the last year of a four-year, $90 million contract extension. (30%)
- disputed Tim Settle and Shy Tuttle are the remaining interior defensive linemen on the active roster. (30%)
- disputed Before Payne's injury, the Commanders were allowing 28.7 points per game, the second-worst in the NFL. (28%)
- disputed The Washington Commanders' defense allowed 100.5 rushing yards per game, placing them 14th in the NFL. (28%)
- disputed The next three games for the Commanders include matches against the Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, and New York Giants. (28%)
Sources
- ESPN NFL — Source: Commanders DT Payne suffered season-ending foot injury
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50336399/source-commanders-dt-payne-suffered-season-ending-foot-injury - CBS Sports NFL — Commanders' Daron Payne suffers season-ending foot fracture, ending any trade speculation
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/commanders-daron-payne-suffers-season-ending-foot-fracture/ - Fox News — Commanders lose Pro Bowl defensive tackle Daron Payne for the season after suffering practice injury: report
https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/commanders-lose-pro-bowl-defensive-tackle-daron-payne-season-practice-injury-report