Getty Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne.
While it’s been a long time since $90 million Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne has been a difference-maker, to be fair, it’s been a long time since anyone on Washington’s roster has been truly elite.
That’s why, despite rampant offseason trade rumors surrounding Payne, Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox singled out the Pro Bowler and former 1st-round pick as 1 of the NFL’s “Most Important” free agents in the next cycle.
“Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne entered the 2026 offseason as a logical trade candidate because of his
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