The New York Giants selected Kentucky cornerback Andru ‘Dru’ Phillips in the third round of this year’s NFL draft to fill a major vacancy on their defense.
The New York Giants have seen a lot of shuffling in their defensive backfield over the last few years. After spending a 2023 first-round pick on cornerback Deonte Banks and a 2024 second-round pick on safety Tyler Nubin, the secondary is extremely youthful.
As New York Giants organized team activities continue this week, we’re getting more information about what this team might look like this fall. The Giants made a variety of changes this offseason and the players are hard at work earning their spots.
The New York Giants have still not penned down their starting cornerback opposite Deonte Banks for the upcoming season. While Cor’Dale Flott and Nick McCloud seem to be getting most of the buzz for the starting job, second-year cornerback Tre Hawkins III could still manage a way to steal the position.
The New York Giants‘ defense is facing significant changes at the start of the 2024 regular season following the departure of several key players. The secondary in particular has seen substantial turnover, with Deonte Banks remaining the primary mainstay at cornerback.
Phillips says he feels the slot is his best spot The New York Giants' 2024 rookie class completed their first day of school, taking the field for the first of two rookie mini-camp sessions on Friday.
The New York Giants’ secondary is an up-and-coming unit headlined by its youth players who will play prominent roles in 2024. Deonte Banks is entering his second season and is aiming for a breakout campaign as Big Blue’s primary cornerback.
One of the New York Giants‘ biggest weaknesses heading into the 2024 season is the cornerback position. With Adoree’ Jackson departing, Deonte Banks will be stepping in as the primary CB1.
PFF is a fan of Phillips Pro Football Focus has named new New York Giants cornerback Dru Phillips the best pick of the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
The New York Giants are still grappling with uncertainty at cornerback regarding who will start opposite second-year man Deonte Banks on the defense this year.
Here are three moves the Giants should consider if they hope to compete in the NFC East.
The New York Giants face a critical offseason, with the task of filling numerous vacancies to construct a roster capable of competing in the 2024 season.
It's only been one season of play for the New York Giants 2023 draft class, but so far, the New York Giants Class of 2023 has received an underwhelming reception from NFL.com and CBS Sports.
The handwriting has long been on the wall regarding New York Giants cornerback Adoree Jackson's future with the team. Playing in the final year of his contract last season, Jackson carried a high salary cap figure that the team never bothered adjusting.
Christmas Day was a tough one for the New York Giants. They lost to the Philadelphia Eagles 33-25, making it five consecutive losses to their NFC East rivals, including the postseason.
Heading into the 2023 NFL Draft, the New York Giants had a few needs to address on their roster. Arguably the biggest was in their secondary, where they needed some help at cornerback.
New York Giants rookie cornerback Deonte Banks didn’t forget that the Washington Commanders chose Emmanuel Forbes over him with the 16th overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft.
The Las Vegas Raiders will return home to Allegiant Stadium to take on the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon. The Giants have struggled as a team this season, but they have a serviceable defensive unit.
The New York Giants have faced a gauntlet of elite wide receivers and offenses to start the season. The team has struggled to compete, falling to a 1-4 record and having been blown out in three of their four losses.
The highest Giants cornerback pick in seven years, Deonte Banks is now under contract.
Given recent reporting, it does not appear the Giants were conducting an elaborate smokescreen effort regarding their interest in wide receivers.
As a Baltimore native, Deonte Banks grew up watching Ravens games and Wink Martindale’s defense. Next season he’ll try to stabilize the cornerback position for Baltimore's old defensive coordinator.
Tied for last with the Las Vegas Raiders for the fewest interceptions in 2022, the New York Giants traded up one spot to address their pass defense.
Breaking down Maryland CB Deonte Banks ahead of the NFL Draft.
The Steelers have been searching for a lockdown cornerback for some time and they may just land one in Pro Football Focus' latest mock draft.
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