Daron Payne

The deadline for NFL teams to option the fifth year on rookie contracts for their 2018 first-round picks is Monday, May 3, and some clubs are getting out ahead of the pack.

Things weren't always this easy for Mac Jones, who sat three years at Alabama waiting his turn. But the draft's fastest-rising prospect who models his game and style after Tom Brady is about to get the last laugh. A fitting finish for the quarterback nicknamed the Joker.

Gil Brandt examines which first-round picks from 2018 should have their fifth-year options picked up. Where do the Browns' Baker Mayfield and the Jets' Sam Darnold stand?

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks spotlights five Goldilocks teams that COULD shake up the NFL playoffs. Plus, is New Orleans better with Taysom Hill at quarterback? What should we expect from Jalen Hurts?

In the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks says rumors of Baker Mayfield's demise were greatly exaggerated. Plus, a crazy comeback story and the way-to-early Defensive Player of the Year favorite.

Gregg Rosenthal eyes winners and losers from Day 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft. Did the Dolphins play it perfectly in landing Tua Tagovailoa? How will Aaron Rodgers respond to the Packers' selection of Jordan Love?

Is Jordan worth the Love? Will teams regret passing on Isaiah Simmons? Could a center be this class' cleanest prospect? Before the 2020 NFL Draft officially gets underway Thursday night, Adam Schein provides nine strong takes.

Did the Eagles finally fix a longtime Achilles' heel? How will the Cowboys replace a massive loss in the secondary? And what's next for the rebuilding Giants and Redskins? Gennaro Filice explores the state of each NFC East team heading into the 2020 NFL Draft.

Week 12 of the 2019 season is upon us. Here is a full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 12 Sunday games.

How can the Steelers' receiving corps help Mason Rudolph? What will take Kliff Kingsbury's Air Raid offense to the next level? Brian Baldinger has the answers! Plus, he shares how two other teams can improve in Week 3.

The 2019 NFL season is finally here! Which teams will start with the sweet taste of victory, and who'll be dealt a setback right out of the gate? Gregg Rosenthal predicts every Week 1 game.

With questions about who'll play quarterback for the Redskins and whether the team will have enough offensive firepower, Adam Rank digs into the state of Washington's franchise heading into the 2019 season.

Marc Sessler assembles an all-star team made up of players under 25 -- including Saquon Barkley as part of a three-headed monster at RB and Joey Bosa bringing the edge-rushing heat.

Which rookies are in the best position to soar in Year 1? The Bills' Ed Oliver leads Dan Parr's ranking of the top 25 newbies in the most favorable situations, but the Cardinals' Kyler Murray isn't far behind.

Will Daniel Jones see the field for the Giants in 2019? How quickly can Dwayne Haskins assume the QB1 role for the Redskins? Gregg Rosenthal projects post-draft starting lineups for each NFC East team.

From pick No. 1 (Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray) to No. 254 (Kentucky CB Derrick Baity), Chad Reuter reveals his seven-round mock of the 2019 NFL Draft, which includes five first-round trades.

With the benefit of hindsight, Adam Rank takes another look at the 2018 NFL Draft and re-selects all 32 picks. Should the Giants take Saquon Barkley again at No. 2? Will the Broncos pass on a QB at No. 5?

At 6-foot-3 and 303 pounds Quinnen Williams wowed with the speed he displayed at the NFL Scouting Combine on Sunday, making his case to be the 2019 NFL Draft's top pick.

Which NFL team enjoyed the best rookie class in 2018? The worst? Jeremy Bergman and Nick Shook teamed up to rank every single group, from 1 to 32.

The Cowboys and Giants each featured a first-year Pro Bowler in 2018, but which overall draft class fared better? Jeremy Bergman provides rookie grades and offseason game plans for the NFC East.

Gil Brandt assembles an all-star team of the top rookies of the 2018 NFL season. Did Baker Mayfield nab the QB slot with his efforts to revive the Cleveland Browns?

Already a solid defense, Washington added safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and his fellow safety D.J. Swearinger believes they will make up a stellar defensive backfield going forward.

Here's what we've learned from Sunday's Week 8 games, which kicked off with Carson Wentz leading the Philadelphia Eagles to victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.

Missed Sunday's games? Around The NFL has you covered. Here's what we learned from the Week 7 matchups, including an AFC showdown in London.

There were several huge upsets today including the Detroit Lions defeating the New England Patriots 26-10 Sunday night. Here's what else we learned from Sunday's Week 3 games.

Washington Football Team defensive tackle Daron Payne bursts into Bucs' backfield for key sack of Tom Brady.

Washington Football Team defensive tackle Daron Payne punches ball from Ke'Shawn Vaughn for key Washington turnover.

Watch the highlights from the Week 16 matchup between the Carolina Panthers and the Washington Football Team.

Washington Football Team defensive lineman Daron Payne makes the fourth-down sack on Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater.

Watch all the highlights of the Week 15 matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Football Team.

Washington Football Team defensive tackle Daron Payne corrals defensive end Montez Sweat's deflection for teamwork turnover against the Seattle Seahawks.

Watch the top turnovers of Week 14 during the NFL 2020 season.

Washington Football Team defensive end forces a fumble made by San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson recovered by defensive tackle Daron Payne.

Watch the highlights from the Week 12 matchup between the Washington Football Team and the Dallas Cowboys.

The Washington Football team sacks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton with defensive lineman Daron Payne and linebacker Cole Holcomb with the takedown.

Washington Football Team defensive tackle Daron Payne stuffs New York Giants running back Dion Lewis on fourth-and-1 to force a turnover.

Watch the best plays from the Week 6 matchup between the Washington Football Team and the New York Giants.

Check out the highlights from the Week 3 matchup between the Washington Football Team and the Cleveland Browns.

Watch the highlights from a Week 14 matchup between the Washington Redskins and the Green Bay Packers.

Washington Redskins' defense halts Cousins QB sneak on fourth down.

Watch the highlights from the Week 1 matchup between the the Washington Redskins and the Philadelphia Eagles.

Watch full game highlights of the Week 14 matchup between the New York Giants and Washington Redskins.

Washington Redskins nose tackle Daron Payne sacks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott for a loss of four yards and nearly gives the Redskins a safety.