San Francisco waived Payne on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Payne spent less than a week with the 49ers before ultimately being let go. The 27-year-old was cut by Washington before the start of the 2020 season and hasn't played an NFL snap since 2019, when he registered 61 tackles (36 solos) and one sack in nine appearances for the Jaguars.

Payne signed with the 49ers on Wednesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Payne was let go by Washington ahead of the 2020 campaign, but he'll serve as depth among the 49ers' linebackers while Dre Greenlaw (foot), Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (concussion) and Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) are hampered by injuries. The 27-year-old appeared in nine games for the Jaguars in 2019 and recorded 61 tackles (36 solo), a sack, a pass defense and a fumble recovery.

Washington waived Payne on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Payne played in nine games for the Jaguars last year, averaged 39 defensive snaps per contest and recorded 61 total tackles. The 26-year-old linebacker couldn't leverage that experience into a roster spot, though. He'll look to carve out a depth role elsewhere, but he could land on Washington's practice squad if that doesn't work out.

Payne had one solo tackle in Sunday's win over the Jaguars.

EDGE Analysis

It's a curious finish to the season for the 25-year-old, as he recorded only a single tackle in the finale after posting 57 tackles in the previous four games. Payne will be a restricted free agent in 2020 and will likely return to a reserve role with Myles Jack (knee) set to return following an August extension.

Payne had 16 tackles (nine solo) during Sunday's 24-12 loss to the Falcons.

EDGE Analysis

It's now four straight games with double-digit tackles for Payne, who began the season with 15 total tackles for his career. The 25-year-old has 57 tackles (33 solo), one sack and one pass defensed in the four contests as a fill-in starter in place of Myles Jack (knee).

Payne had 13 tackles (11 solo) and one pass defensed during Sunday's 20-16 win over the Raiders.

EDGE Analysis

Payne has started the last three games with Myles Jack (knee) on injured reserve and has 41 total tackles in that stretch. The 25-year-old has turned himself into a valuable IDP option, having played all but one defensive snap since stepping into the starting role.

Payne had 16 tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 45-10 loss to the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old now has 29 tackles (14 solo) and a sack in two starts in place of Myles Jack (knee), who was placed on injured reserve. The tackle numbers have undoubtedly been helped by the game script, as the Jaguars faced significant halftime deficits in both contests and overall were outscored 73-21. Regardless, Payne could be a solid late-season IDP pickup since he's poised to finish out the season as Jacksonville's starting middle linebacker.

Payne will continue to start now that Myles Jack (knee) has been placed on injured reserve.

EDGE Analysis

Payne drew his first start of the season in the team's Week 13 loss to Tampa Bay. He racked up 13 tackles and a sack while playing on all but one defensive snap. Payne should have a chance to build on that outing now that Jack is done for the season, with his next test coming in the team's Week 14 matchup against the Chargers.

Payne had 13 tackles (six solo) and a sack during Sunday's 28-11 loss to Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old received the start with Myles Jack (knee) sidelined and led the defense in tackles during the first start of his career. Payne could have some IDP value should Jack be forced to miss additional games.

Payne will start at middle linebacker for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Myles Jack (knee) is unable to play Sunday, providing Payne with the first starting chance of his career. Payne has only three tackles this season but could be in line for a major snap share since Jack typically plays every defensive snap.