The Washington Commanders shocked everyone on Saturday by downgrading defensive tackle Daron Payne from questionable to out. Payne broke a finger two weeks ago and was also dealing with a knee injury he suffered last week. Sunday’s NFC championship against the Philadelphia Eagles will only be the second game Payne has ever missed since entering the NFL in 2018.
So, as the Commanders prepare to face the Eagles for the third time this season — this time for a trip to the Super Bowl — Payne’s name headlines Washington’s inactive list alongside guard Sam Cosmi. Cosmi injured his ACL in last week’s win at Detroit and is out for the remainder of the playoffs.
Here are the Commanders’ inactives:
- 13 WR K.J. Osborn
- 16 QB Jeff Driskel (Emergency 3rd QB)
- 24 CB Michael Davis
- 36 RB Chris Rodriguez Jr.
- 45 LB Dominique Hampton
- 76 G Sam Cosmi
- 94 DT Daron Payne
The Eagles are at full strength for today’s game as center Cam Jurgens, who was a game-time decision with a back injury, is active. Also, quarterback Jalen Hurts and tight end Dallas Goedert, both dealing with injuries, are in the starting lineup.
Here are the Eagles’ inactives:
- QB Tanner McKee
- CB Eli Ricks
- DB Lewis Cine
- OL Nick Gates
- OL Darian Kinnard
- G Trevor Keegan
- WR Ainias Smith
