Rico Payton
26-Year-Old
Free Agent
Questionable
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 8/1/2026
2025 Defense Stats
TCKL
12
SACKS
0.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
2026 Projections
Released by the Giants in July of 2026.
Cut with injury designation
The Giants waived Payton (undisclosed) with an injury designation on Tuesday, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Payton will revert to New York's injured reserve if he goes unclaimed on waivers. The exact nature of the 26-year-old cornerback's injury remains undisclosed.
Payton will revert to New York's injured reserve if he goes unclaimed on waivers. The exact nature of the 26-year-old cornerback's injury remains undisclosed.
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Participating in OTAs
Payton (head) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
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Getting evaluated for concussion
Payton was evaluated for a possible concussion during Sunday's 34-17 win versus the Cowboys, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
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Active Sunday
Payton (lower body) is active for Sunday's matchup with the 49ers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
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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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