The Washington Commanders made one of the biggest offseason moves last week, agreeing to a new four-year pact with defensive tackle Daron Payne. The Commanders slapped Payne with the franchise tag last month, and many believed he’d play the 2023 season under the tag, partly due to Washington’s ownership situation.
Instead, the Commanders got a deal done, with Payne earning up to $90 million over four years, with $60 million guaranteed. It was the second-richest contract ever for a defensive tackle.
