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Washington Commanders defensive lineman Daron Payne was ejected from Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions for throwing a punch at wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.

On Monday, the NFL suspended Payne for one game.

The incident occurred in the second quarter after Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs scored on a 13-yard run to put Detroit up 22-3. Payne was seen swinging his fist and connecting with St. Brown after the play was over. Commanders defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw also received a penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct during the fracas.

Fans were upset with Payne’s conduct on the field, suggesting that a Pro Bowler who has been in the league for eight years should know better than to throw a punch on the field. Furthermore, they mocked the

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