Banks answers Harbaugh's call on Week 4 mic'd up

Banks graded 91.0, second among Week 4 corners

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 54m1 min read

"You want the pressure?" John Harbaugh was ready for somebody to make a play, and then Deonte Banks did just that. @in Via @NFL on X

What happened: The NFL's Inside the NFL account shared Week 4 mic'd-up audio centered on John Harbaugh asking for pressure. The moment closes with Banks delivering the play Harbaugh sought.

Why it matters: Banks entered the league as the 24th overall pick in 2023 out of Maryland. He logged 31 tackles across 16 games in 2025.

By the numbers: Banks: 24th overall in 2023; 31 tackles in 16 games in 2025; 91.0 Week 4 grade, behind Douglas at 92.2.

What to watch: Week 5 will show whether Banks stacks another high-graded outing.

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@NFL 2026-10-06T15:25:14.521595+00:00

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