Green Bay Packers sign running back Damon Bankston to practice squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 11:55 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

The Green Bay Packers signed rookie running back Damon Bankston to their practice squad on Tuesday following a team tryout. Bankston, a former New Mexico player, previously signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent earlier this year. The running back brings versatility to the roster, having contributed as a one-cut runner, pass-catcher, and returner during his collegiate career. His addition fills the final opening on the Packers' practice squad. Green Bay also evaluated several other players during the workout, including quarterback Jack Plummer and running back Phil Mafah, as the team continues to assess its depth across multiple positions. The organization maintains a focus on secondary reinforcements, as the team currently carries only 11 defensive backs between the active roster and the practice squad.
- •Damon Bankston signed with the Green Bay practice squad after a Tuesday workout.
- •The former New Mexico running back previously held a contract with the New York Giants.
- •Bankston posted a 4.43-second 40-yard dash during the pre-draft evaluation process.
- •The Packers currently carry 11 defensive backs across their active roster and practice squad.
- •The team also recently added quarterback Kedon Slovis to the practice squad.
- 11:55 PMYahoo Sports — Packers sign RB Damon Bankston
"Damon Bankston was brought in as a pre-draft visitor this spring and had a tryout in Green Bay on Tuesday
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