The Washington Commanders and defensive tackle Daron Payne have started negotiations on a new contract, head coach Ron Rivera told ESPN's John Keim in a recent interview.
Rivera added that while the two sides haven't gotten into compensation specifically, that getting Payne locked up is a "high priority" for the Commanders.
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