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Acme Packing Company fantasy football takes on Damon Bankston
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NegativeDepth ChartSep 9, 2026
Running back Damon Bankston was added to the Packers practice squad; he was previously a pre-draft visitor with Green Bay before signing on as an undrafted free agent with the New York Giants; his addition appears to be related to Pierre Strong Jr.'s rehab status.NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026
Damon Bankston is an intriguing prospect kicking around the Packers backfield, but he is barely established with the team and has not yet had meaningful opportunity; he could potentially help at some point but needs to get his feet wet first.PositiveRoleSep 8, 2026
Rookie RB signed to Packers practice squad after initially being brought in as pre-draft visitor; the source notes Bankston is a very good fit for Green Bay's outside zone-based offense that head coach Matt LaFleur is transitioning to, similar to his earlier tenure scheme. Bankston posted a 4.43-second 40-yard dash and 8.13 RAS score (ranked 425th out of 2,268 RBs from 1987–2026); at college level contributed as one-cut runner, pass-catcher, and returner, and was an all-conference player at Weber State before transferring to New Mexico.PositiveValueAug 31, 2026
Rookie running back released by Giants; the source expresses specific interest in Bankston, noting he received eight times the guarantees to sign with New York compared to the Packers' UDFA signing Jaden Nixon. The source believes Bankston fits well with Green Bay's indicated pivot to an outside zone-based scheme, though notes he would likely be a practice squad signing rather than a 53-man roster addition.PositiveValueAug 30, 2026
Waived by Giants after signing for $115,000 guaranteed (more than Packers' UDFA RB Jaden Nixon at $15,000); pre-draft visitor to Green Bay with potential to join Packers' practice squad. Bankston is a system fit for Packers' projected outside-zone heavy offense in 2026; his 4.43-second 40-yard dash and elite 6.89-second three-cone (8.13 RAS score) support his efficiency profile despite limited volume at New Mexico (635 rushing yards, 5.6 YPC, 31 receptions for 397 yards, 12.8 YPC in one FBS season). Preseason production (21 carries, 73 yards, 3.5 YPC, 2 receptions for 2 yards) was modest but led all Packers backs; New York Giants notes pre-draft visitors historically join Green Bay quickly and get on-field time faster than typical practice squadders.