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Washington Commanders suffer massive injury while Star Player is ruled out on eve of NFC Championship

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Daron Payne will not play a role in the Commanders' NFC Championship Matchup with Philly

Washington Commanders will be without defensive tackle Daron Payne for their NFC Championship showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles.

News of the huge injury blow came on Saturday afternoon, 24 hours prior to the match, after he was initially listed as doubtful.

Payne had not practiced all week but hoped to be healthy enough to play a role, but that has not proven to be a viable option for the 27-year-old.

He is suffering from both knee and finger injuries, causing the team to downgrade him to lower the injury report.

In his absence, rookie Jer’zhan Newton will likely inherit a more important role on defense.

Payne has played in every game for the Commanders so far this season, appearing in all 17 regular season matchups before appearing in wins over Tampa Bay and Detroit in the playoffs.

Daron Payne will not play a role in the Commanders’ NFC Championship Matchup with Philly

Dan Quinn has enjoyed a remarkable first season as Commanders head coach

Dan Quinn has enjoyed a remarkable first season as Commanders head coach

In more positive news, linebacker Bobby Wagner is off the injury report and ready to go as he quiets Saquon Barkley on Sunday afternoon.

Wagner had missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday with an ankle injury, but has no injury indication heading into the weekend.

Elsewhere, quarterback Jeff Driskel (illness) and defensive end Javontae Jean-Baptiste (shoulder) are questionable.

The Commanders face the Eagles in their first NFC championship game since 1991, when they defeated the Bills in Super Bowl XXVI.

If they can overcome Philadelphia on the road on Sunday, the Commanders will face the Chiefs or Bills in the Super Bowl next month.

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