Sports · October 31, 2026
Report: Daron Payne has a significant foot injury

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne suffered a significant foot injury during a Friday practice, which is expected to land him on injured reserve. The injury occurs shortly before the November 10 trade deadline, where Payne was widely anticipated to be a primary trade candidate as he enters the final year of his current contract. He is confirmed to miss the upcoming game against the Philadelphia Eagles and faces a potential multi-week or season-ending absence depending on further medical evaluations.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Daron Payne suffered a significant foot injury during practice
- Payne is expected to be placed on injured reserve
- The NFL trade deadline is November 10
- Payne is in the final year of his contract
- Payne was expected to attract trade interest prior to his injury
Reported by only some outlets
- The injury occurred during a Friday practice
- Payne will miss the Sunday game against the Eagles
- Payne has recorded 14 tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble this season
- The Commanders currently have a 1-4-1 record
- Payne's current contract was a four-year, $90 million extension signed in 2023
- Payne carries a $16.4 million base salary this season
Confirmed
- Daron Payne has a significant foot injury
- The injury happened at practice
- Payne is expected to be placed on IR
- The trade deadline is Nov. 10
Reported
- Payne will miss Sunday's game against the Eagles (New York Post)
- Payne could potentially miss the rest of the season depending on tests (New York Post)
Rumor
- Payne was a likely moving piece for the Commanders before the deadline (Ian Rapoport)
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