Daron Payne’s punch is going to cost him.

The Commanders defensive tackle has been suspended one game without pay by the NFL after swinging at Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown in Sunday’s 44-22 blowout loss at home.

Payne, 28, will be eligible to return on Nov. 17, one day after the Commanders face the Dolphins in Madrid, NFL.com reported Monday. He could also appeal the ban.

What led to Daron Payne’s ejection and Javon Kinlaw’s unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. pic.twitter.com/aAYRkY6QuC — Colton Pouncy (@colton_pouncy) November 9, 2025

The former first-round pick was ejected from Sunday’s game after putting his hips into a right cross punch at St. Brown in the first half.

Payne’s frustration likely boiled over as things started to get out of hand, with Detroit taking a 19-point

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