Getty New Orleans Saints cornerback Rico Payton.
The New York Giants have placed a promising special teams standout on injured reserve.
According to the NFL transactions wire, the Giants placed 3rd-year cornerback and special teams ace Rico Payton on injured reserve on July 8, just 1 day after Payton was released to make room for defensive tackle C.J. Ravenell.
“The Giants waived CB Rico Payton with an injury designation for the roster spot,” Giants reporter Art Stapleton wrote on his official X account on July 7. “He had posted a photo on IG with a brace on
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