# VJ Payne 2026 stats and profile

> VJ Payne is a safety for the New York Jets (No. 34). VJ Payne has not appeared in a box score yet in the 2026 season. Latest injury report: Injured Reserve (knee).

- Source: https://pigskinnightly.com/players/vj-payne
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- Updated: 2026-11-10T16:42:52.297Z
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## Questions and answers

### Is VJ Payne playing this week?

VJ Payne is listed as injured reserve with a knee injury on the latest injury report: Payne (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 9 clash against Kansas City. The New York Jets play next at home against the Buffalo Bills on Sun, Nov 15, 1 PM ET (Week 10), on CBS.

### What team does VJ Payne play for?

VJ Payne plays safety for the New York Jets, wearing No. 34. VJ Payne is 22 years old, 6' 3", 206 lbs. College: Kansas State. Rookie season.