Daron Payne

Daron Payne (back) is inactive for Week 17 for the Washington Commanders against the Dallas Cowboys.

Fantasy Impact

Payne will sit out after being unable to clear through a short practice week for the Commanders, with Sheldon Day and Jer’Zhan Newton in line to start in the defensive tackle’s place against the Cowboys Thursday.

Daron Payne did not practice on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Payne misses his second straight practice to begin the week. His status is in doubt for Week 17 against the Cowboys.

Daron Payne is back on the Commanders 53-man roster after serving his one-game suspension.

Fantasy Impact

Payne missed one game serving his suspension last week. He will be eligible to return this week.

The NFL has suspended Commanders DT Daron Payne for one game after punching Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Payne was ejected in the second quarter after being flagged for throwing a punch. His loss will be felt against a Miami team that ran the ball well in Week 10 against Buffalo.

Daron Payne is officially active for the Commanders’ Monday night matchup with the Chiefs.

Fantasy Impact

Payne was considered questionable after not logging any practice time this week. The veteran was apparently able to clear pregame warmups without any issues and will be a key figure along the Commanders’ defensive line against Kansas City.