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Sources: Commanders’ Payne likely IR-bound after practice injury

Commanders DT Daron Payne suffered a significant foot injury in practice Friday that likely will land him on injured reserve, sources told NFL Network.

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 11:47 PM
Sources: Commanders’ Payne likely IR-bound after practice injury
Key Things to Know
  • Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne suffered a significant foot injury in Friday's practice.
  • Payne will likely be placed on injured reserve and could potentially miss the rest of the season.
  • The injury occurred during a light practice drill, with initial X-rays showing substantial damage.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne suffered a significant foot injury during practice on Friday. According to reports from Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo, and a team source, initial X-rays revealed substantial damage that will likely place him on injured reserve, with concerns that he could miss the remainder of the season.

The injury presents a major setback for head coach Dan Quinn's 1-4-1 team ahead of their matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Payne, who is in the final year of his contract, has been a key defensive starter for Washington since being drafted in 2018.

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