Giants prepare for Rams with injury concerns for Deonte Banks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 8:33 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The New York Giants are preparing to face the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, grappling with injuries to key cornerbacks Deonte Banks and Paulson Adebo. Banks, who left last week's game against the Cowboys due to cramping, was limited in practice on Thursday due to a calf injury. Adebo did not participate in practice on Thursday due to a knee issue. Rookie Colton Hood may start at cornerback if Banks and Adebo are unable to play. Star wide receiver Malik Nabers is practicing without limitations after his return last week.
- •Deonte Banks is limited by a calf injury ahead of the Rams game.
- •Paulson Adebo did not practice due to a knee injury.
- •Colton Hood could make his first career start at cornerback.
- •Malik Nabers has fully participated in practice after last week's return.
- •The Giants released their initial Week 2 injury report on Thursday.
- 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — Giants injury updates as CB Deonte Banks status remains uncertain
"The Giants appeared to be practicing without two of their top four cornerbacks Thursday in preparation to face Matthew Stafford and the Rams.
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