ASHBURN, Va. (AP) 鈥� defensive tackle Daron Payne was suspended for one game without pay by on Monday for hitting Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown during the teams鈥� game the night before.
Payne was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct in the second quarter of on Sunday.
He will miss Washington鈥檚 game next Sunday in Spain against the Miami Dolphins after his appeal was rejected and suspension upheld by hearing officer Ramon Foster, who is jointly appointed by the league and union.
The NFL said Payne was punished under a rule that applies to 鈥渁ny act which is contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship,鈥� including 鈥渢hrowing a punch, or a forearm,鈥� and another rule that prohibits 鈥渟triking, swinging at or clubbing the head or neck of an opponent with the wrist(s), arm(s), elbow(s), or hand(s).鈥�
The Commanders (3-7) have lost five games in a row, and coach Dan Quinn said Monday defensive coordinator duties from Joe Whitt.
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