Daron Payne is questionable for Sunday Night Football, putting his status for the Washington Commanders' primetime matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles in doubt after he was added to the injury report on Friday with a foot issue.
The timing matters for Washington because the Commanders are already dealing with a shortened defensive interior. Dan Quinn hinted on Wednesday that Javon Kinlaw would be out for Sunday's game, and the team also has multiple players unavailable or limited by injury status, including players on Injured Reserve.
What Payne's status means
Payne's availability is one of the key questions heading into Week 6. As a starting defensive tackle, he is part of the front that Washington needs to hold up against a division opponent in a national spotlight game. If he cannot go, the Commanders will need to lean harder on the rest of their rotation to help cover for the missing bodies up front.
For now, Washington has not changed the fact that Payne is questionable, which leaves his status tied to Sunday night's final injury decisions. That keeps the Commanders' defensive line situation worth watching right up until kickoff.
