Washington Commanders · Defensive line · #94
Daron Payne
Daron Payne is a 29-year-old defensive line wearing #94 for the Washington Commanders. Draft: Round 1, pick 13 in 2018 by Washington. Contract: Signed through 2027, 4 years, $14.4M total.
PositionDefensive line
Number#94
Age29
Height6' 3"
Weight320 lbs
CollegeAlabama
ContractThru 2027
2026 cap$27.9M
StatusActive roster
Contract
$14.4MTotal value4 years, signed 2018
$3.6MPer year2.0% of the cap when signed
$14.4MGuaranteed
2028Free agent after season 2027UFA
| Year | Base | Signing bonus | Roster bonus | Guaranteed | Cap number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $16.4M | $5.6M | $5.5M | $5M | $27.9M |
| 2027 | - | $5.6M | $21.2M | $0 | $5.6M |
If Washington moved on now
| Move | Dead money | Cap savings |
|---|---|---|
| Cut before June 1 | $16.2M | $11.8M |
| Cut after June 1 | $10.6M | $17.4M |
| Trade before June 1 | $11.2M | $16.8M |
| Trade after June 1 | $5.6M | $22.4M |
Sources: OverTheCap
Stats
2026 game log
| Date | Opp | Result | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | STF | STFYDS | FUM | LST | FF | FR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27 | vs SEA | W 33-31 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 20 | @ DAL | L 37-20 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 13 | @ PHI | L 24-22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Season | GP | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | FF | FR | YDS | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17 | 61 | 35 | 26 | 4.5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 64 | 32 | 32 | 11.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 53 | 32 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 42 | 22 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 15 | 46 | 20 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Scoring
| Season | GP | PASS | RUSH | REC | RET | TD | 2PT | PAT | FG | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Snap counts
Injury reports
| Week | Injury | Practice | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Knee | Limited Participation in Practice | - |
| Week 2 | Knee | Full Participation in Practice | - |
Draft and combine
DraftRound 1, pick 13 in 2018 by Washington
CollegeAlabama
Entered NFL2018
Experience8 seasons
Combine (2018)
Height6-2
Weight311
40-yard dash4.95
Bench reps27
Vertical28.5
Broad jump107
3-cone7.58
Shuttle4.71
Fantasy
634Sleeper overall rank
DLFantasy positions
HealthyFantasy status
In the news
Daron FAQ
What number does Daron Payne wear?
Daron Payne wears number 94 for the Washington Commanders.
How old is Daron Payne?
Daron Payne is 29 years old, born May 27, 1997.
When does Daron Payne's contract end?
Daron Payne is under contract with Washington through the 2027 season and is set to be a UFA after it. His 2026 cap number is $27,950,000.
How much is Daron Payne's contract worth?
Daron Payne signed a 4-year, $14,418,360 contract in 2018, averaging $3,604,590 a year with $14,418,360 guaranteed (OverTheCap).
When was Daron Payne drafted?
Daron Payne: Round 1, pick 13 in 2018 by Washington.
Where did Daron Payne play college football?
Daron Payne played college football at Alabama.
