Washington Commanders star Daron Payne has become the second-highest paid defensive tackle in NFL history after reaching an agreement on a blockbuster contract.
On Sunday, the Commanders and Payne agreed to a four-year contract worth $90million, with $60m reportedly guaranteed. It is the largest deal for a defensive tackle not named Aaron Donald, the Los Angeles Rams phenom.
Payne was slated to become a free agent on Wednesday, but the Commanders placed the franchise tag on him to ensure he wasn’t going anywhere. This is a very early signing - just over a week since the tag - so it appears both sides were motivated to complete a deal and keep Payne in Washington.
