Giants' Deonte Banks, Daniel Jones to start vs. Commanders

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants plan to start Deonte Banks at cornerback on Sunday against the Washington Commanders after benching him during Monday night's loss, coach Brian Daboll said Tuesday.

"He will start," said Daboll, who also reaffirmed that quarterback Daniel Jones will remain the starter against the Commanders.

Banks, the first-round pick from the 2023 NFL draft, was pulled from the 26-18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers because of his effort and/or performance -- the third time this season he has come under fire for questionable play.

The previous week, Banks gave up on trying to make a tackle of Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts in…