Update: Daron Payne gets the tag
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. pic.twitter.com/cmbeaRciig
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Ben Standig from the Athletic is reporting that the Washington Commanders are expected to use the franchise tag for DT Daron Payne. The team can now work on trying to get him signed to a long-term deal.