Veteran contract · free agent 2027via ESPN
| Season | Games | Tkl | Sack | Int | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 14 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 15 | 46 | 3.0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 | 17 | 42 | 4.0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 136 | 446 | 38.0 | 1 | 25 |
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that Payne will be out long-term with a foot injury suffered in practice. With both Javon Kinlaw (knee) and Payne out, Tim Settle will have a larger role at nose tackle going forward.
| Date | Opponent | Tkl | Solo | Sack | Int | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19 | @ SFL | 3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 11 | vs NYGT | 3 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 4 | vs INDL | 4 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Payne (foot) underwent season-ending surgery Wednesday, Ben Standig of The Team 980 Washington D.C. reports.
