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Washington Commanders Defensive Tackle Daron Payne (94) gets ready to tackle the football sled at Training Camp at The Park in Ashburn VA on August 5th 2022 (Photo: Alyssa Howell)

Daron Payne’s payday result of how he handled 2022

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) during pregame warmups before an NFL game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, November 20, 2022, in Houston. The Washington Commanders have agreed to terms on a four-year contract with Daron Payne worth $90 million with $60 million guaranteed, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday, March, 12, 2023, because the contract had not been announced. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)

Commanders, Daron Payne reach four-year, $90 million deal

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Commanders defensive lineman Daron Payne (94) pressures Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) at FedEx Field, Landover, MD, January 8, 2023. (Photo by Brian Murphy)

Daron Payne franchise tag would make sense for Commanders

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) leaping across with the ball to make the first down against Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) during the first half an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Franchise tag for Daron Payne? Commanders ‘working through’ plan to retain defensive tackle

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) is introduced before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Breakout year has Payne in line for big payday, Commanders rethinking plan

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Commanders cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) celebrating his interception against the Atlanta Falcons with his teammates near the end of the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. Washington won 13-19. (AP Photo/Jessica Rapfogel) **FILE**

Defense again steps up in key moments to lead Commanders to victory

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) and defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) celebrate a sack during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

With dominant win over Texans, defensive improvement matters just as much as QB switch

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Alabama defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis (48) reacts after recovering a Miami fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) **FILE **

Writing on the Alabama Wall: Mathis’ selection looms large over Payne’s future

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Football Team defensive tackle Daron Payne sits on the bench in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman) ** FILE**

Should Washington trade Payne? Team has decision to make on defensive lineman

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Football Team's Jonathan Allen warms-up before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Jonathan Allen swings at teammate Daron Payne during Cowboys game

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) is pressured by Washington Redskins nose tackle Daron Payne (95) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) ** FILE **

Daron Payne buys mom ‘dream house’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Redskins defense struggling is big reason for 1-9 record

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 26, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins defensive lineman Daron Payne (95) walks to the field at the start of the Redskins NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va. Payne is expected to miss two to three weeks with an ankle injury. Washington coach Jay Gruden says the defensive lineman got stepped on during practice Friday, July 27, 2018, and will be in a walking boot for about a week. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File) **FILE**

Daron Payne, Redskins lineman, ready for bigger second season

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) battles past the Jacksonville Jaguars defense in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Daron Payne key in stopping Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (center) runs the ball against Washington Redskins defensive end Jonathan Allen (93) during an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally) **FILE**

Jonathan Allen, Daron Payne to see majority of playing time moving forward

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Redskins defensive guard Jonathan Allen (93) is up against Daron Payne (95) during the NFL football team's full practice session at the Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, May 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Jonathan Allen, Daron Payne ready to lift up the defensive line

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins defensive back Troy Apke (30) celebrates his interception with defensive tackle Ondre Pipkins (78) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Daron Payne, other rookie defenders disrupt Sam Darnold’s night

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins defensive lineman Daron Payne (95) walks to the field at the start of the Redskins NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va., Thursday, July 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) **FILE**

Daron Payne out of walking boot, continues to heal

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins offensive tackle John Kling (63) and defensive end Jonathan Allen (93) walk to the field for the morning session of the Redskins NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va., Friday, July 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Jonathan Allen says Daron Payne is ‘Bama-nized’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins defensive lineman Daron Payne (95) walks to the field at the start of the Redskins NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va., Thursday, July 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) **FILE**

Daron Payne out 2-3 weeks for Redskins

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times