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The New York Giants placed value reserve defensive back and special teamer Rico Payton on injured reserve Tuesday, in a low-profile move. Payton, 26, played nine games for the Giants in 2025, after he was claimed off waivers midseason from the New Orleans Saints.

New York Giants News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 8

Giants CB Rico Payton Reverts To Injured Reserve

Giants CB Rico Payton has reverted to the team’s injured reserve list, per the NFL transaction wire. He was waived with an injury designation by the team yesterday.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / July 7

Giants Add Defensive Lineman C.J. Ravenell, Waive DB Rico Payton

The New York Giants were awarded defensive tackle C.J. Ravenell off waivers from the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday. To make room for Ravenell, the team waived/injured defensive back Rico Payton.

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New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / July 2

Rico Payton's Long Shot to Make the Giants' Crowded Cornerback Room

After being a long shot to make the New Orleans Saints' 53-man roster, Rico Payton went from an undrafted free agent to suiting up for every game but one in the 2024 season as a member of the Saints.

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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / December 31

New video shows Giants’ Rico Payton stomping on the head of Raiders player

New York Giants cornerback Rico Payton apparently pulled an Albert Haynesworth during Sunday’s game. Payton sparked a brawl during his team’s matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders after an incident with Raiders counterpart Chigozie Anusiem.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / December 29

Raiders, Giants Await NFL Punishment Decision After In-Game Fight

NFL discipline could be coming after a sideline fight during Sunday’s game between the New York Giants and the Las Vegas Raiders. Giants cornerback Rico Payton and Raiders defender Chigozie Anusiem were involved in a heated altercation that drew league attention.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / August 27, 2025

Giants claim S Beau Brade, CB Rico Payton off of waivers

The Giants hit the waiver wire to bolster their secondary on Wednesday. They claimed safety Beau Brade and cornerback Rico Payton off of waivers. The Giants cleared space by waiving cornerback Korie Black and releasing wide receiver Gunner Olszewski.

New York Giants News / A to Z Sports / August 27, 2025

Giants claim two underrated depth pieces off waivers to fill key roster needs ahead of 2025 NFL season

The New York Giants announced their initial 53-man roster yesterday, but they've already made two key adjustments through waivers. Today, they added defensive backs Beau Brade and Rico Payton to address depth in their secondary.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / August 27, 2024

Saints Shocker! Undrafted Rookie Cornerback Reportedly Makes Roster

Rico Payton went from an undrafted signing that few knew anything about to reportedly the newest member of the New Orleans Saints. As first reported by Saints beat reporter Nick Underhill and confirmed by our

New Orleans Saints News / Canal Street Chronicles / August 19, 2024

Have the Saints struck gold in Rico Payton?

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 18, 2024

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