DEONTE BANKS NEWS

Mixed results in second season Banks totaled 52 tackles (39 solo) along with 12 defensed passes and one forced fumble in 14 games (all starts) during the 2024 campaign.

Impact Banks missed three games late in the season due to an injury to his ribs, but he started all 14 games for which he was active. His tackle total was slightly lower than the amount he logged (64) during his rookie 2023 campaign, but Banks did increase his number of defensed passes by one, and his total of 12 paced the Giants and tied for 18th in the NFL. Banks had some struggles during the campaign and was benched for the second half of Week 8 against Pittsburgh due to a perceived lack of effort, but the Giants invested a lot in him as a first-round selection in the 2023 draft, and he'll likely be back in a starting role in 2025, when he'll be in the third year of his rookie contract.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

DC Shane Bowen on CB Deonte Banks Defensive coordinator Shane Bowen speaks to the media Thursday ahead of the Giants' Week 18 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.

JANUARY 2 • GIANTS.COM

Returning to action Week 16 Banks (ribs) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Banks missed the Giants' past three contests due to an injury to his ribs, but he was limited in practice all week and will be able to return to game action Sunday. The second-year defender will look to slow down a Falcons passing attack led by rookie Michael Penix, who will be making his first NFL start. Banks has been a near every-down player for New York when healthy this season.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to action Week 16 Banks (ribs) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Banks missed the Giants' past three contests due to an injury to his ribs, but he was limited in practice all week and will be able to return to game action Sunday. The second-year defender will look to slow down a Falcons passing attack led by rookie Michael Penix, who will make his first NFL start. Banks has been a near every-down player for New York when healthy this season.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 16 Banks (ribs) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Banks got in a week of limited practices and is looking to return for his first game action since Week 12. Banks, however, was limited last week before ultimately being deemed inactive. If Banks is unable to play, Adoree' Jackson would again operate as the Giants' de facto No. 1 cornerback.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still nursing ribs injury Banks (ribs) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.

Impact Banks has missed the Giants' last three games after sustaining a rib injury in a Week 12 loss to the Buccaneers, and Wednesday's limited session indicates he's still nursing the issue in some capacity. The 2023 first-round pick has logged 43 total tackles and seven passes defended across 11 appearances this season and will likely serve as the Giants' top cornerback if he can return to the field in Week 16, when the team travels to Atlanta.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still nursing ribs injury Banks (ribs) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.

Impact Banks has missed the Giants' last three games after sustaining a rib injury in a Week 12 loss to the Buccaneers, and Wednesday's limited session indicates he's still nursing the issue in some capacity. The 2023 first-round pick has logged 43 total tackles and seven passes defended across 11 appearances this season and will likely serve as the Giants' top cornerback if he can return to the field in Week 16, when the team travels to Atlanta.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing third straight contest Banks (ribs) is inactive for Sunday's Week 15 tilt against the Ravens, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Banks hurt his ribs Week 12 versus Tampa Bay and hasn't played since. He did manage to log a trio of limited practices this week after not participating at all last week, so Banks at least seems to be making progress toward a return. Cor'Dale Flott (quadriceps) is also inactive Sunday, so Adoree' Jackson and Art Green will likely handle cornerback duties against Baltimore.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable versus Baltimore Banks (ribs) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Banks has missed the Giants' last two games but was able to get in some limited practice work this week, giving him a shot to play Sunday. Adoree' Jackson and Tre Hawkins handled cornerback duties with Banks out last week against New Orleans.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Banks (ribs) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Banks was unavailable for the Giants' Week 14 loss to the Saints, but Wednesday's limited practice session suggests he could return to the field as soon as Sunday's matchup against the Ravens. The 2023 first round pick's participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he'll be sidelined for the third consecutive game Sunday.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday vs. NOLA Banks (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Impact Banks will be sidelined for a second straight game due to a rib injury, and his next chance to play will be Week 15 against the Ravens on Sunday, Dec. 15. Adoree' Jackson played every single defensive snap during the Giants' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Cowboys, and he'll likely do so again Sunday due to Banks' injury.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still nursing ribs injury Banks (ribs) didn't practice Wednesday, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Banks was sidelined for the Giants' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Cowboys after practicing in a limited fashion throughout the week, so Wednesday's DNP could be an indication that his groin injury has worsened. The 2023 first-round pick likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice participation Thursday or Friday in order to return for a Week 14 matchup against the Saints.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing on Thanksgiving Day Banks (ribs) is inactive for Thursday's Week 13 contest against the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Banks was deemed limited in practice throughout the week and entered Thursday's game questionable to suit up, but he's not going to be able to take the field against Dallas. The second-year cornerback had started each of New York's 11 games this season, so his absence is a significant one for the team's secondary. Adoree' Jackson could be asked to step up and try to slow down CeeDee Lamb on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Banks (ribs) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game at Dallas.

Impact Banks was limited at practice again Wednesday, so it seems like his availability for Week 13 is close to a coin-flip proposition. If he can't go, it could mean a significant workload is in store for Adoree' Jackson against the pass-happy Cowboys.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with rib injury Banks injured his ribs during Sunday's 30-7 loss to the Buccaneers and was estimated as a limited practice participant Monday.

Impact Banks underwent X-rays after Sunday's loss, and the imaging revealed that the 2023 first-round pick suffered an injury to his ribs. Monday's session was a walkthrough, so Banks' status for Thursday's game against the Cowboys will become more clear over the next two days. Through 11 regular-season gams, Banks has logged 43 tackles (33 solo), seven pass defenses and one forced fumble.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoing X-rays Banks (undisclosed) will undergo X-rays following Sunday's 30-7 loss to the Buccaneers, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.

Impact It's unclear what Banks is getting imaging for, but the results of those tests will determine his availability for the Giants' upcoming game against the Cowboys on Thursday. Banks finished Sunday's loss with six tackles (five solo), and if he were to miss time, Adoree' Jackson would likely start at corner alongside Cor'Dale Flott.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Terry McLaurin offers blunt take on Giants CB Deonte Banks Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin offered up a harsh evaluation of New York Giants CB Deonte Banks.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Giants plan to start Banks, who was benched Monday night Banks was benched in the second quarter in favor of Greg Stroman. The Giants said Banks will start Sunday against the Commanders.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • NEWSDAY.COM

It appears the Giants have benched CB Deonte Banks after Najee Harris hurdled over him The New York Giants appear to have benched one of their recent first-round draft picks.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Remains starter after benching Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Tuesday that Banks will remain a starter at cornerback despite having been benched during Monday's 26-18 loss to the Steelers, Dan Duggan of Th...

Impact Daboll indicated that Banks remains a starter for New York, but that the team is still deciding what role he will play Week 9 versus the Commanders, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports. The second-year cornerback has demonstrated issues finishing tackles throughout the 2024 campaign, and his effort level looked visibly lackluster at times in Monday's loss, including a near touchdown given up to George Pickens, though the potential score was overturned by replay. Through eight appearances this season, Banks has racked up 32 tackles (34 solo), six passes defensed and one forced fumble.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Giants' Deonte Banks 'didn't really think (he) was playing bad' before benching vs. Steelers The former first-round pick was benched in the second quarter of the Giants’ 26-18 loss to the Steelers on Monday.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • NJ.COM

Notebook: Deonte Banks looks to bounce back A moment in the Giants’ game last week that Deonte Banks, his teammates and his coaches conceded was unsatisfactory has been addressed, and...

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

Giants' Dexter Sends Brutally Frank 'Effort' Message to Deonte The New York Giants needed some player-led enforcement after cornerback Deonte Banks’ lack of hustle showed up in Week 7.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Giants' Dexter Sends Brutally Frank 'Effort' Message to Deonte The New York Giants needed some player-led enforcement after cornerback Deonte Banks’ lack of hustle showed up in Week 7.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Bank Is Open: Giants Corner Struggling vs. Star Receivers The New York Giants have leaned on cornerback Deonte Banks in 2024, but star receivers looming on the schedule make that a scary proposition...

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • SACBEE.COM