 Payne was subsequently re-signed to the Vikings practice squad on September 6.Payne was released from the practice squad on October 7 with the Vikings trading a third round draft pick to the New England Patriots for former Vikings Pro Bowl wide-receiver Randy Moss and to make room for offensive tackle Andrew Gardner on the practice squad.Payne wore jersey #84 which is the same number Moss wore during his time in Minnesota, and has since resumed wearing since his trade back to the Vikings.