Banks was the defender taunted by Lamb after a DPI call; he was part of the Giants’ crowded penalty scene on the sequence, illustrating how New York’s coverage briefly disrupted Dallas’s drive despite the chaos.

Banks, the Giants’ 2023 first-round pick, is in a critical juncture as Banks competes with Flott for CB2. Offseason improvements are noted, but questions linger about ball-tracking and maturity. The depth chart entrusts him with meaningful roles and return duties, signaling a true investment in his development and a test of his ability to meet expectations amid internal scrutiny.

Banks has fought to secure the No. 2 outside corner role, showing first-round pedigree but not yet the consistency of Flott. He’s made improvements throughout training camp and has flashed physicality and run-game involvement, keeping him in the competition as the preseason ends.

Banks logged as a participant for Giants with injury sidelined status in the latest update, testing the Giants’ corner rotation. His status shapes Giants' secondary usage and the Jets’ receiving approach in upcoming sessions and preseason action.

Banks’ status as sidelined continues to shape Giants’ secondary depth. When healthy, Banks could anchor NYG’s corner rotation, influencing overall defensive matchups and the Jets’ offensive schemes in practice and beyond.