Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne agreed to a four-year, $90 million contract that includes $60 million guaranteed, multiple media outlets reported Sunday.
The contract would make Payne the second-highest paid defensive tackle in NFL history behind Los Angeles Rams star Aaron Donald.
The reports come on the heels of the Commanders placing the franchise tag on Payne on Feb. 28. He had been guaranteed a 2023 salary of $18.937 million had the two sides been unable to reach a long-term contract agreement by July 15.
Payne was a Pro Bowl selection in 2022 with a career-high 11.