Former Alabama DL Daron Payne suspended by NFL for throwing punch
By Luke Greco
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During Sunday’s matchup between the Lions and the Commanders, former Alabama DL Daron Payne punched Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.
The former first-round pick, Payne, has been suspended 1 game for an act of unsportsmanlike conduct, according to Ian Rapoport. Payne has 30 total tackles on the year, with 12 of them being solo tackles. He also has 1 sack and 3.5 stuffs.
The Lions would go on to win the game 44-22, and St. Brown got the last laugh as he hauled in 5 receptions for 58 yards and a touchdown in the win.
Payne will be suspended for the Commanders’ game versus the Dolphins in Madrid on Nov. 16. He can appeal the NFL’s ruling; however, it is unlikely that Payne will see his suspension lifted.
The Commanders, who are already without their star quarterback Jayden Daniels, will likely be without their starting defensive lineman as they take on the Dolphins, who will be riding high coming off a 30-13 win over the Buffalo Bills.
Both teams are 3-7 and will be looking to turn their season around with a win overseas.
Kickoff between the Commanders and Dolphins is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday.
