Giants' Slayton and Banks face competition for starting roles
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 5:49 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

As the New York Giants prepare for joint practices with the Miami Dolphins, WR Darius Slayton and CB Deonte Banks find their starting positions at risk. Slayton, previously a reliable target, must prove himself against emerging talents like Malachi Fields and Darnell Mooney, who are vying for roles in a revamped receiving corps. Banks faces challenges from newly acquired players Paulson Adebo and Jevon Holland, increasing pressure to secure his starting spot. The upcoming practices will be crucial for both players as they demonstrate their abilities against a live opposing team. Performance during this period may determine their fortunes as the Giants finalize their lineup ahead of the season opener.
- •Giants are in joint practices with Dolphins this week.
- •Malachi Fields and Darnell Mooney challenge Slayton's starting role.
- •Paulson Adebo and Jevon Holland enhance competition for Banks.
- •Practice performances will be critical for both players' futures.
- •Final roster decisions are approaching as preseason concludes.
- 5:49 AMYahoo Sports — 2 Ravens first-stringers in danger of losing starting jobs ahead of 2026 NFL season
- 5:18 AMYahoo Sports — 2 Giants first-stringers in danger of losing starting jobs ahead of 2026 NFL season
"Trenton Simpson and Danny Pinter face mounting competition as the Ravens finalize their starting lineup for the 2026 NFL season.
"Darius Slayton and Deonte Banks face serious competition as the Giants finalize their 2026 starting lineup before Week 1.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 5:49 AM2 Ravens first-stringers in danger of losing starting jobs ahead of 2026 NFL season
Trenton Simpson and Danny Pinter face mounting competition as the Ravens finalize their starting lineup for the 2026 NFL season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 5:18 AM2 Giants first-stringers in danger of losing starting jobs ahead of 2026 NFL season
Darius Slayton and Deonte Banks face serious competition as the Giants finalize their 2026 starting lineup before Week 1.
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