The Washington Commanders kicked off the new league year with a bang by announcing they re-signed defensive tackle Daron Payne to a four-year, $90 million deal one day before the legal tampering began.
Payne was scheduled to play the 2023 season on the franchise tag at around $19 million. Under his new long-term deal, Payne’s 2023 salary would be slashed in half, allowing Washington to make some moves in free agency.
