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Rico Payton Injury: Getting evaluated for concussion

Written by RotoWire Staff

Updated on January 5, 2026 at 5:39pm

Payton was evaluated for a possible concussion during Sunday's 34-17 win versus the Cowboys, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

Payton tallied a career-high seven tackles in Week 18, but it looks like he may have been hurt in the process. With the Giants eliminated from postseason contention, he'll have until the new league year to rest and recover from any injury.

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