After last season’s struggles to stop the run, Washington has spent the offseason confronting some weighty issues.

The Washington Commanders had the best season in 2024 that this team has seen in over 30 years. And it wasn't supposed to be ...

Washigton Commanders defensive end Deatrich Wise has been named an under-the-radar player who could make an impact in 2025 by ...

The Eagles' pass rush, led by a defensive line that had three first-round picks, tormented Patrick Mahomes in route to a ...

The Commanders didn’t make the splashy move some wanted—but Javon Kinlaw’s message might be the one that actually changes ...

ASHBURN, Va. — While receiver Terry McLaurin is the most talked-about player on offense, Washington Commanders ’ defensive tackle Daron Payne is taking that spot on defense due to high praise from ...

After trade rumors, Daron Payne is emerging as the vocal leader for a bigger, tougher Washington Commanders defense built to dominate early downs.

It’s not just Jayden Daniels. The Washington Commanders have made size an emphasis across the board, most notably on the defensive line. After losing longtime tackle Jonathan Allen and last ...

"It was tough to select a defensive lineman for the Commanders," Manzano writes. "Payne has struggled since his breakout 2022 season, but he still might be the team’s best pass rusher.

Defensive lineman Daron Payne is full steam ahead during OTA practices, to the point where his coaches have to tell him to ...