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Commanders Trade Pitch Sends Daron Payne to Super Bowl Favorite

Sports Illustrated's Matt Verderame named the San Francisco 49ers one of the best fits for Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne in a trade.

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 7:30 PM
Commanders Trade Pitch Sends Daron Payne to Super Bowl Favorite
Key Things to Know
  • Matt Verderame pitched the Washington Commanders trading defensive tackle Daron Payne to the San Francisco 49ers.
  • Payne is in the final year of his contract and is set to become a free agent after the season.
  • Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox projected Payne's potential trade return as a conditional 2027 fourth-round pick.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sports Illustrated's Matt Verderame proposed that the Washington Commanders trade defensive tackle Daron Payne to the San Francisco 49ers ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Payne is slated to reach free agency after the season, making him a prospective rental candidate for the undefeated 49ers as they manage numerous defensive line injuries.

Dave Holcomb of Heavy reports that Washington holds a 1-4-1 record, potentially motivating the team to move the 29-year-old before the November 10 deadline. Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox projected a conditional 2027 fourth-round draft pick as Payne's potential trade value in any proposed deal.

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