Former Alabama defensive tackle Daron Payne is set to enter his fourth season in the NFL with the Washington Football Team. The No. 13 overall pick from the 2018 draft has had quite a big impact on Washington’s defense, which is expected to perform as one of the league’s best in 2021.
While the team’s defense is highly praised, the vaccination rate among players has been the recent target go criticism.
Recent reports suggest Washington is far below the rest of the league in terms of percentage of team members vaccinated.
Ron Rivera, the team’s head coach, recently overcame a hard-fought battle against skin cancer, and has been outspoken regarding his frustration with the team’s hesitancy to be vaccinated.
It’s unclear whether Payne was one of those players, nor is it known if he has contracted the virus or simply been near someone who has tested positive. Regardless, Payne has been placed on the NFL’s Reserve/COVID-19 list, according to the team’s official Twitter.
We have placed DT Daron Payne on the Reserve/COVID-19 List.
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) August 1, 2021
Roll Tide Wire will continue to report on Payne and his likelihood to return to training camp.
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