It's become a bigger talking point among the fanbase over the last week after both John Keim and Ben Standig noted it's likely that Payne returns in 2026 at his current contract, but after a lackluster few seasons since since his extension with the Commanders, should it be as set in stone in 2026?

Washington also has Eddie Goldman - who has been speculated as a good fit in Daronte Jones' defense - hitting FA with Javon Kinlaw and Johnny Newton coming back

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