Commanders longtime starter suffers 'significant' injury on Friday

Washington Commanders starting defensive tackle Daron Payne suffered a 'significant' injury on Friday, October 30, 2026, during the team's final preparations ahead of their Sunday night game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The injury is a major blow to the Commanders' defense, as Payne has been a longtime starter for the team. No further details on the exact nature or timeline of the injury were immediately available.