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Commanders' D-line Suffers Payne Injury
31 Oct
Summary
- Daron Payne sustained a significant foot injury in practice.
- He is expected to miss an extended period, potentially IR.
- This adds to existing defensive line injury concerns for Washington.
The Washington Commanders have been dealt another substantial injury setback as defensive tackle Daron Payne sustained a significant foot injury during practice on Friday. This injury is expected to sideline Payne for an extended duration, potentially leading to a stint on injured reserve.
The timing of Payne's injury is particularly difficult for Washington, as the team was already contending with other defensive line issues. Javon Kinlaw is sidelined with a knee injury, and Jer'Zhan Newton is working back from injured reserve. Payne's absence leaves the Commanders notably thin along the interior of their defensive line.
Payne, who has recorded 14 tackles and one sack in six games this season, will undergo further evaluations to determine the full extent of his injury. The Commanders have officially ruled him out for their upcoming matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. This latest blow compounds the team's injury woes, which have also impacted other positions.
