The New York Giants are trying something new to get some value out of former first-round pick Deonte Banks.

After a promising 2023 rookie season, it’s been all downhill over the last two seasons for Banks, who opened this season as a backup. But now, Banks is back in the starting lineup due to injuries in the depth chart.

Banks has continued to struggle on the defensive side of the ball. However, the Giants are trying something new to salvage the former first-rounder.

Deonte Banks has been solid as a kick returner

Banks has been receiving opportunities to make an impact on special teams as a kick returner this season. The Giants have struggled to find a consistent sparkplug in the return game over the last few seasons, but Banks could be that missing piece.

This season, Banks is leadi

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