Deonte Banks - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Giants made their post-draft message loud and clear for Deonte Banks The New York Giants declined Deonte Banks' option right after drafting Colton Hood, and the message about the secondary is pretty clear.

MAY 3 • GMENHQ.COM

NY Giants make move to pursue D.J. Reader after Dexter Lawrence trade by declining Deonte Banks' option The New York Giants just made a quiet move that could lead to something bigger.

MAY 2 • BOLAVIP.COM

Doesn't get fifth-year option The Giants have declined Banks' fifth-year option, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact New York had high expectations for Banks when the team selected him in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, but the Maryland product has largely disappointed. Banks has managed to stay mostly healthy during his first three NFL campaigns, playing in 45 of a possible 51 regular-season games, but after starting every contest in which he participated from 2023-2024, he logged just six starts over 16 contests last year. Banks appears set to compete for playing time with second-round pick Colton Hood and free-agent acquisition Greg Newsome during the upcoming season.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

NY Giants reportedly giving CB Deonte Banks one last chance to prove his worth The New York Giants may be handing Deonte Banks one last opportunity to redeem himself in the 2026 NFL season.

APRIL 28 • BOLAVIP.COM

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APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Giants giving Deonte Banks one last chance after latest coaching comments New York Giants GM Joe Schoen has come under fire for how he has bungled some of their first-round picks in recent NFL Draft classes. After...

APRIL 9 • GMENHQ.COM

Jason Pinnock is returning to the New York Giants on a 1-year deal, AP source says

The New York Giants are signing defensive back Jason Pinnock to a contract for next season, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Has reduced defensive role in 2025 Banks played in 16 games (six starts) during the 2025 campaign, tallying 31 tackles and five defensed passes. He also returned 19 kickoffs for 622 yards and a touchdown.

Impact After starting each of the first 29 regular-season games of his NFL career, Banks couldn't hold onto a starting role last season, as Paulson Adebo and Cor'Dale Flott (knee) emerged as the Giants' starting outside cornerbacks when healthy. That unsurprisingly resulted in Banks logging career-low marks in defensive snaps (457), tackles (31) and defensed passes (five). Banks did, however, get his first professional action as a kick returner, and the highlight of his campaign was a 95-yard kick-return TD in Week 17. Banks will be in the fourth and final year of his rookie contract in 2026, and given his reduction in defensive playing time last year, it seems unlikely New York will pick up his fifth-year option.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Latest Giants mock draft could signal trouble for struggling first-rounder The New York Giants could hit reset at cornerback in the 2026 NFL Draft as Deonte Banks' struggles continue to raise bigger questions.

FEBRUARY 12 • GMENHQ.COM

Giants facing an $11.9 million Deonte Banks decision that feels inevitable New York Giants face a costly Deonte Banks decision as Joe Schoen nears a deadline that could signal a major shift in the secondary.

FEBRUARY 11 • GMENHQ.COM

Cast-off Giants' draft pick just revived his career in most bizarre possible way Deonte Banks was nearly ruined by the New York Giants, but his career received a lifeline because of some promise on special teams.

JANUARY 14 • GMENHQ.COM

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JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

How trio of major Giants draft busts could gets needed fresh starts with change of scenery The Post asked NFL sources for evaluations of Deonte Banks, Jalin Hyatt and the pending free agent Evan Neal.

JANUARY 3 • NYPOST.COM

STC Michael Ghobrial on Deonte Banks' abilities as a returner Special teams coordinator Michael Ghobrial speaks to the media Thursday from the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.

JANUARY 1 • GIANTS.COM

Los Gigantes Call of the Game | Deonte Banks kickoff return TD Listen to the Los Gigantes Call of the Game of Deonte Banks kick return touchdown in the Week 17 win over the Raiders.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Giants miss opportunity to get the No. 1 draft pick, but see progress in rookie QB Jaxson Dart

The New York Giants damaged their chances of getting the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft with a 34-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Raiders fans should be writing a thank-you card to Giants' Deonte Banks Las Vegas Raiders fans should be writing New York Giants CB Deonte Banks a thank-you card for his kick return touchdown in Week 17 of the 20...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Giants' Deonte Banks summoned by NFL after highlight-reel play The New York Giants were in the driver's seat for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft entering Week 17, but they marched into Alleg...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

NFL's response to Deonte Banks' stunning highlight just summed up his Giants career Deonte Banks finally made a jaw-dropping play, and the New York Giants reaction matched the league after a surprising Week 17 moment.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • GMENHQ.COM

NFL hit Giants' Deonte Banks with a drug test after his best play of the season | Sporting News This seems quite obvious.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Deonte Banks returns kickoff 95 yards for TD | Giants vs. Raiders Cornerback Deonte Banks returns a kickoff 95 yards to the end zone for a touchdown.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Cleared to play Sunday, could start Banks (shoulder) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's Week 17 contest against the Raiders.

Impact Banks managed a shoulder injury this week and was labeled as limited all three days of practice. However, he's avoided an injury designation and will be able to take the field Sunday. Banks could draw a start at cornerback if Cor'Dale Flott (knee, questionable) is unable to play.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Working through shoulder injury Banks (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Banks likely picked up the injury during the Giants' Week 16 loss to the Vikings, when he played 33 snaps (25 on defense, eight on special teams) without showing up on the box score otherwise. It doesn't appear to be a serious injury given his ability to log a limited practice Wednesday, and Banks would avoid an injury designation altogether for Sunday's game against the Raiders if he were to log a full practice by Friday.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to full practice Banks (hip) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Madelyn Burke of MSG Network reports.

Impact Banks was limited in Thursday's session, and the full practice puts Banks in position to play Monday night against the Patriots. With Paulson Adebo (knee) out since Week 7, Banks has started each of the past four contests, seeing the vast majority of his snaps on the boundary.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Begins Week 13 limited Banks (hip) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Banks was unable to play Week 12 due to a hip injury, but he's making progress ahead of Monday's road matchup against the Patriots. The top slot corner will have two more opportunity to officially upgrade to full practice reps in preparation for Monday Night Football.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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