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.
Designated to return
Payton (hamstring) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
ANALYSIS
The Pittsburgh State product has yet to play this season due to a hamstring injury, but it now appears he's nearing a return. Payton appeared in 16 games for the Saints last season and played 242 special-teams snaps, recording 11 total tackles. He now has 21 days to be added to the Giants' active roster before reverting to IR, and he'll likely have a similar role once fully healthy.
The Pittsburgh State product has yet to play this season due to a hamstring injury, but it now appears he's nearing a return. Payton appeared in 16 games for the Saints last season and played 242 special-teams snaps, recording 11 total tackles. He now has 21 days to be added to the Giants' active roster before reverting to IR, and he'll likely have a similar role once fully healthy.
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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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Sidelined by illness
Payton did not practice Friday due to an illness, Jeff Nowak of Audacy Sports reports.
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Will play vs. Atlanta
Payton (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
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