AP source: Commanders, DT Payne agree on $90M, 4-year deal
March 12, 2023 GMTThe Washington Commanders are keeping Daron Payne around, thanks to the second-biggest contract for a defensive tackle behind only seven-time All-Pro Aaron Donald.
The Commanders agreed to terms with Payne on a four-year contract worth $90 million, with $60 million guaranteed, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
Commanders put franchise tag on defensive tackle Daron Payne
February 28, 2023 GMTThe Washington Commanders have put the franchise tag on Daron Payne, solving one of their biggest offseason problems by keeping the standout defensive tackle under contract following the best season of his NFL career.
Falcons not as fortunate in one-possession games this season
November 28, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — In what was supposed to be a rebuilding year, the Atlanta Falcons are 5-7 and still in the hunt for the NFC South title.
The reality is they could be so much better if they weren’t 4-5 in one-possession games.
Commanders outrun Falcons, intercept Mariota in 19-13 win
November 27, 2022 GMTLANDOVER, Md. (AP) — After running all over the Atlanta Falcons in what has become their offensive identity, the Washington Commanders got one last crucial play from their stout defense to preserve another important victory.
Defense has Commanders at 6-5 and back on playoff track
November 21, 2022 GMTJonathan Allen spoke up in the locker room following Ron Rivera and wanted his Washington Commanders teammates not to be too happy about beating the Houston Texans.
Commanders take Alabama DL Mathis, RB Robinson in NFL draft
April 30, 2022 GMTASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The second night of the NFL draft had a heavy Alabama flavor for the Washington Commanders.
Washington selected defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis in the second round and running back Brian Robinson Jr.
Commanders pick up edge rusher Sweat’s fifth-year option
April 27, 2022 GMTThe Washington Commanders have picked up edge rusher Montez Sweat’s fifth-year option, an expected move that keeps a cornerstone of their defense under contract through the 2023 season.
Sweat is set to earn $11.5 million that season on the option the team announced Wednesday it was exercising on its second pick in the first round in 2019.
Blowout loss, sideline spat are latest tests for Washington
December 27, 2021 GMTRon Rivera insisted Monday afternoon he had not seen video of the sideline fight between Washington defensive linemen Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne and felt no need to seek it out.
“From what the players have said, they’re good with it,” Rivera said.
Woeful Washington not ready for prime time in lopsided loss
December 27, 2021 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Taylor Heinicke threw an interception when trying to go deep on Washington’s first offensive play, and things only got worse from there for the team that is just barely still in playoff contention after its most-lopsided loss since 2007.
Prescott, Cowboys celebrate with 56-14 rout of Washington
December 27, 2021 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys didn’t have to worry about the NFC East title anymore once they kicked off against Washington.
So they took care of the star quarterback’s slump instead.
Chase Young-led defense is again Washington’s best hope
September 1, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (7-10)
New faces: QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, CB William Jackson, WR Curtis Samuel, WR Adam Humphries, TE Sammis Reyes, LB Jamin Davis, OT Sam Cosmi, WR Dyami Brown, G Ereck Flowers, OT Charles Leno, EDGE Shaka Toney, DB Benjamin St-Juste, LS Camaron Cheeseman.
Chase Young-led defense won NFC East for Washington
January 4, 2021 GMTDefense won the NFC East championship for Washington, even if much of the talk the day after clinching the division was about Philadelphia losing with a third-string quarterback...
The Latest: Alabama stifles Clemson to reach title game
January 2, 2018 GMTThe Latest on the College Football Playoff semifinals (all times EST):
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It's an all-SEC showdown for the national championship...