Rico Payton
25-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Illness
Est. Return 8/10/2025
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
11
SACKS
0.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
2025 Projections
Signed a three-year, $2.85 million contract with the Saints in May of 2024.
Sidelined by illness
Payton did not practice Friday due to an illness, Jeff Nowak of Audacy Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Payton contributed almost exclusively on special teams in 2024 and is likely set for the same role in 2025. There's no stated timeline for his return, but his absence will likely be brief.
Payton contributed almost exclusively on special teams in 2024 and is likely set for the same role in 2025. There's no stated timeline for his return, but his absence will likely be brief.
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More Fantasy News
Will play vs. Atlanta
Payton (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
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Could return in Week 10
Payton (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.
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Inactive Week 9
Payton (back) will not play in Sunday's matchup with the Panthers.
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Leaves game with injury
Payton exited Sunday's 26-8 loss to the Chargers with a back injury, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
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