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Rico Payton

25-Year-Old CornerbackCB
IR
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 10/5/2025
2024 Defense Stats
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11
SACKS
0.0
INT
0
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0
TD
0
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Rico Payton in 2025. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
Bye Week 14
Height 6'0"
Weight 182
DOB 11/28/1999
College Pittsburg State
Released by the Saints in August of 2025.
Going to IR
CBNew York Giants
Undisclosed
August 29, 2025
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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Payton was claimed by the Giants off waivers Wednesday after the Saints cut him Tuesday, but he's now going straight to the injured reserve list. He now must miss at least the four games of the season while on IR.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Snap %
New York GiantsGiants 2024 CB Snap Distribution
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D.Deonte Banks
C.Cor'Dale Flott
D.Dru Phillips
A.Adoree' Jackson
N.Nick McCloud
G.Greg Stroman
T.Tre Hawkins
A.Art Green
D.Divaad Wilson
D.Duke Shelley
#% of Team Snaps
75972%
63760%
58856%
40638%
16215%
12612%
797%
474%
262%
131%
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  1. Deonte Banks
  2. Cor'Dale Flott
  3. Rico PaytonIR
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Scooped by Giants
CBNew York Giants
August 27, 2025
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
CBNew Orleans Saints
August 11, 2025
Payton (illness) was active for the Saints' 27-13 preseason loss to the Chargers on Sunday.
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Sidelined by illness
CBNew Orleans Saints
Illness
August 8, 2025
Payton did not practice Friday due to an illness, Jeff Nowak of Audacy Sports reports.
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Will play vs. Atlanta
CBNew Orleans Saints
November 10, 2024
Payton (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
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Could return in Week 10
CBNew Orleans Saints
Back
November 8, 2024
Payton (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.
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