Training camp is a prime opportunity for the Washington Commanders to fully blend their new faces with their old ones, but it's the remaining players who are going to help bring them into the mold faster than just practicing ever could.
For the first time in years, Daron Payne doesn't have the veteran presence of Jonathan Allen to depend upon. They were teammates at Alabama before linking up with the Washington Commanders.
The Washington Commanders have made it clear this offseason: defense will be the foundation of their 2025 identity. The Commanders are leaning on leaders like Daron Payne to set the tone during training camp, and the veteran defensive tackle is all in on raising the standard.
John Keim of ESPN takes a look at five players on the Commanders who could earn contract extensions in 2026. Keim notes the Commanders did not negotiate an extension with WR Deebo Samuel after acquiring him from the 49ers and converted $15.43 million of his base salary into a signing bonus.
It's no secret that Jonathan Allen was an alpha dog. He ruled the Washington Commanders locker room, sometimes with an iron fist, throughout a productive eight-year stint with the downtrodden franchise.
The Washington Commanders defensive line looks a bit different without Jonathan Allen, the team's first-round pick from the 2017 NFL Draft. Allen left the Commanders this offseason to join the Minnesota Vikings, making 2018 first-round pick Daron Payne the longest-tenured member of the defense.
Much has been made of the Washington Commanders' defense and its ability to rush the passer in 2025, with Dante Fowler Jr. and his 10.5 sacks being allowed to walk out the door.
The Commanders go into 2025 with high expectations after reaching the NFC Championship game. Washington DL coach Darryl Tapp said their players understand the opportunity they have. “We know we have the opportunity to be a good team.
The Washington Commanders gave emerged as a title contender after some fantastic play from quarterback Jayden Daniels in his rookie season. But the defensive side of the ball won't be the same.
The Washington Commanders have issued a challenge to Daron Payne this offseason. He's accepted it and is thriving. There is no Jonathan Allen to depend upon for the first time in years.
Times have changed since Alabama’s National Championship win in 2017, and one of the players from that team is glad he played before the era of name, image and likeness.
Former Alabama defensive lineman Daron Payne, a two-time national champion in college, hosted his annual youth football camp at Shades Valley High School on Monday.
Releasing Jonathan Allen was an expected move by the Washington Commanders this offseason. He was the undisputed alpha, but the production no longer matched the price tag.
On every side of the football, there’s always that player people are talking about. For the Washington Commanders' defense, it’s the quiet storm—Daron Payne.
For the first time in a long time, the Washington Commanders have legitimate Super Bowl aspirations for the 2025 campaign. They’ve found their franchise quarterback, begun construction on a new stadium, and reignited a once-weary fanbase with hope.
It is a known fact the Washington Commanders' defense isn't nearly as respected as the offense. While the defense finished in the middle of the field when it came to points allowed, its rushing defense was near the bottom of the league.
The Washington Commanders enjoyed a phenomenal turnaround to their defense during the 2024 season, which quickly asserted itself as one of the best in the NFL.
Daron Payne suddenly shoulders plenty of responsibility as the Washington Commanders shift gears in the offseason and begin working toward training camp later this summer.
The stakes have been raised for everyone across the Washington Commanders heading into the 2025 campaign. This is no more evident than the situation involving defensive tackle Daron Payne.
The Washington Commanders downgraded starting defensive tackle Daron Payne from questionable to out for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the host Philadelphia Eagles.
The Washington Commanders are in their first NFC Championship Game in 33 years. However, they’ll be without one of their defensive line cogs. The team announced Saturday that defensive tackle Daron Payne has been downgraded to out for Sunday’s championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles with a finger and knee injury.
What seemed like a rebuilding football season in the nation's capital suddenly became much more promising on Monday night... but let's not get carried away just yet.
The Commanders set the market on defensive lineman contracts, inking the previously franchise-tagged Payne to a lucrative four-year deal Sunday, which could impact two NFC East rivals.