Daron Payne Ruled Out With Significant Foot Injury

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles after suffering a significant foot injury at practice Friday, and he could miss an extended period, according to reports on Friday, October 30. The Commanders downgraded Payne to out on Friday night. A person with knowledge of the injury told the Associated Press that X-rays showed a significant injury. The person spoke anonymously because the team had not announced the injury at the time. Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported that Payne is likely to be placed on injured reserve and could miss the rest of the season. Neither outcome had been confirmed by the team in the reports. Placement on injured reserve would mean at least a four-week absence, according to one report, while the potential season-ending absence was described as dependent on further evaluation. Payne, 29, had started all six of Washington’s games this season, recording 14 tackles and one sack. He also had one forced fumble, according to reports. The nine-year veteran has played his entire NFL career with Washington, which selected him 13th overall in the 2018 draft. The injury arrives as Payne...