Deonte Banks Benched During Giants-Steelers Game

New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks faced significant criticism and was benched during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers after being hurdled by running back Najee Harris. This incident occurred in the second quarter, following a series of previous calls for his effort, including a lackluster performance in a prior loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Head coach Brian Daboll reportedly reprimanded Banks on the sidelines before replacing him with Greg Stroman, who had just been activated from the practice squad. Despite some positive plays earlier in the game, such as preventing a touchdown from receiver George Pickens, Banks's overall performance has raised concerns. The Giants trailed 9-6 at the time of the benching, and no injury was reported for Banks. His future playing time remains uncertain as he will need to regain the coaching staff's trust.