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The Cold, Hard Reality Behind Deonte Banks’ Looming Option Deadline

New York Giants On SI·Alex House·about 1 month ago
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Cornerback Deonte Banks seeks redemption in his NFL journey, but the chances of it coming with the team that selected him in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft are rapidly decreasing. The New York Giants have a new coaching staff, and with it, a brand new vision for the future of this franchise . John Harbaugh did not gamble on the former Maryland cornerback and therefore may feel no obligation whatsoever to keep him on the roster heading into the 2026 season. At first glance, Big Blue's decision to re-sign fellow draft bust Evan Neal seemingly gives Banks the opportunity to earn a role on the squad moving forward, but the situations are a bit different. The CB room is starting to get crowded, and the former No. 24 overall pick could be the odd man out. Banks' stock plummeted after he posted scant production over the last two seasons. He was absent from the CB rotation for large stretches of the 2025-26 campaign and found himself utilized as a kick returner more frequently.…

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