Rico Payton
25-Year-Old
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Signed a three-year, $2.85 million contract with the Saints in May of 2024. Waived by the Saints in August of 2025. Claimed off waivers by the Giants in August of 2025.
Active Sunday
Payton (lower body) is active for Sunday's matchup with the 49ers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The cornerback will make his season debut after landing on injured reserve in late August. Payton will likely play mostly on special teams, though he could see time on defense with Cor'Dale Flott (concussion) and Paulson Adebo (knee) both out.
The cornerback will make his season debut after landing on injured reserve in late August. Payton will likely play mostly on special teams, though he could see time on defense with Cor'Dale Flott (concussion) and Paulson Adebo (knee) both out.
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Could return for Week 9
Payton (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
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Designated to return
Payton (hamstring) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
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Going to IR
The Giants placed Payton (undisclosed) on their injured reserve list Friday, Dan Salomone and Matt Citak of the team's official site report.
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Scooped by Giants
Payton (illness) was claimed off waivers by the Giants on Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
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Active for preseason opener
Payton (illness) was active for the Saints' 27-13 preseason loss to the Chargers on Sunday.
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