The Washington Commanders have their new defensive coordinator after hiring Daronte Jones. And now, a new insider report suggests the play-caller will have one of the team's linchpins on the line around for the 2026 campaign.
One of the biggest offseason talking points among the fan base so far is what the Commanders have in store for Daron Payne. The defensive tackle only has one more year remaining on his deal, and he's the team's largest salary-cap hit once again in 2026. That led to speculation about an extension in advance or about seeking a trade partner to ease Washington's financial burden.