Las Vegas Raiders2 games
1-1his teams
Last met Dec 28, 2025
FootballNFLNew York GiantsCornerback
Rico Payton
Stats, career, game log and next gameRico Payton is a cornerback for the New York Giants in the NFL.
25NFL games2seasons
Updated
About Rico Payton
Rico Payton was born on November 28, 1999, in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. He is a cornerback for the New York Giants. Payton played college football at Southern Illinois and Pittsburg State. He played for the New Orleans Saints in 2024, and has played for the New York Giants since 2025.
Agatha Research DeskUpdated Oct 5, 2026Season by season25
Every season, every NFL game in our records, newest season first.
| Season | Team | Games | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | NYG | 9 | - | - | - | - |
| 2024 |  NO | 16 | - | - | - | - |
| Career | 25 | - | - | - | - |
How he is doing now
Giants3-12026 regular season
Injury status
No active flag. Latest report Out (45d ago), no longer on the injury report.
Next game
New York Giants at Washington Commanders - 1:00 PM ETAgatha predicts NYG 22, WSH 2354%PRED1UODDS-166
BET
Payton against the Commanders1 game
Last met Dec 15, 2024; his teams 0-1.
Career
New Orleans Saints2024 to 2024 - 16 gamesNew York Giants2025 to now - 9 games2years2024 to 2026
- 2024NFL debut47-10 win vs Panthers
- Jan 4, 2026Latest gamevs Cowboys
Regular season
25 games
First NFL game
Sep 8, 2024: Saints 47, Panthers 10
Latest game
Jan 4, 2026: Giants 34, Cowboys 17
Most often against
The teams he has faced most, with his teams' record and his line against each.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers2 games
0-2his teams
Last met Jan 5, 2025
Atlanta Falcons1 game
1-0his teams
Last met Nov 10, 2024
Carolina Panthers1 game
1-0his teams
Last met Sep 8, 2024
Chicago Bears1 game
0-1his teams
Last met Nov 9, 2025
Cleveland Browns1 game
1-0his teams
Last met Nov 17, 2024
Injury history
ESPN's injury reports, newest first.
- Aug 21, 2026Out Leg
Leg
sdio / NYG
- Jul 8, 2026Injured Reserve Other
Payton (undisclosed) reverted to injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ESPN / NYG
Sources and updates
Stats, scores and injury reports come from Agatha's own records: nflverse weekly stats, ESPN box scores and ESPN's injury reports.
Updated Oct 5, 2026, 11:00 PM ET. Results and form refresh after every game; biography facts are checked weekly.