Scratch one potential free agent target for the Pittsburgh Steelers off the board.
According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter Tuesday morning, the Washington Commanders placed the franchise tag on defensive lineman Daron Payne, taking him off the market in free agency while allowing the Commanders to try and negotiate a long-term deal with the star defensive lineman.
Washington DT Daron Payne became the first player this off-season to receive the franchise tag, per sources. The franchise tag for Payne is projected to be $18.937 million. Washington placed the tag on Payne early this morning.