Recently cut player opens up on Packers stint before ending up on a worse team
After spending just a week on the Green Bay Packers’ 53-man roster, rookie offensive tackle Brant Banks was waived by the team following Week 4’s tie with the Dallas Cowboys on the road.
While some may have thought he could reunite with the Packers, at least with the practice squad, that’s not going to happen anytime soon. Banks has since been claimed off waivers and signed by the Tennessee Titans.
The 25-year-old Banks went undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft, but was inked to a deal by Green Bay. He was with the Packers during training camp and appeared in just six snaps with the special teams in the 2025 NFL regular season before parting ways with the team.
Former Packers OL speaks up on his time with Green Bay
Although his time with the Packers was a short one, Banks appears to have good memories of his Green Bay tenure.
“Yeah, yes, I was there [with Green Bay]. I’ve been in the whole time until today,” Banks said (h/t Jim Wyatt of the Titans’ official website).
“I think they developed me. Well, a bunch of great coaches. I only have good things to say about Green Bay. I enjoyed my time there. Had a great time, learned a lot. And then when I got put on waivers, I’m here and got a great o-line coach and hopefully learn a lot more.”
The 25-year-old Banks can make his debut with the winless Titans as soon as this coming Sunday, when the 0-4 Tennessee plays the Arizona Cardinals on the road
Daniel Jones Breaks Top-10 Greatness with Colts
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones has had a great start to his first year in the Circle City. Despite falling in a dramatic tilt against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 4, his four-game sample with Shane Steichen has been unlike anything anyone expected before the season started.
Jones now sets his eyes on a golden opportunity to help the Colts return to the win column against the Las Vegas Raiders, who rank 21st in the NFL in passing yards allowed with 913. Given how well Jones has played, this is a game where he can shine.
Pro Football Focus' Nick Akridge put together his QB ranking ahead of Week 5, showing immense respect to Jones by placing him eighth overall. Jones is among names like Justin Herbert (9) and Josh Allen (7).
Below are some prominent quarterback metrics from Jones, along with his rank in the NFL for each. These numbers display how effective the former sixth-overall pick has been through four games with the Colts.
-Passing Yards | 1,078 (3rd)
-Completion Percentage | 71.9 (4th)
-Completions | 87 (tied - 9th)
-QBR | 79.1 (1st)
-Passer Rating | 103.3 (8th)
After six seasons of consistently underwhelming performances with the New York Giants, Steichen has Jones playing better than he's ever shown in his veteran career under center.
Jones' career resurgence is reminiscent of what Sam Darnold (now with the Seattle Seahawks) accomplished last year with the Minnesota Vikings. Darnold's career was nothing short of a pure dumpster fire with the hapless New York Jets franchise.
However, once Darnold was under the tutelage of a true QB whisperer like Kevin O'Connell, he found incredible rhythm. Darnold finished 2024 with 35 touchdown passes, 4,319 passing yards, a 66.2 completion percentage, and a Pro Bowl nomination.
Now, Jones is doing the same with a QB-savvy coach like Steichen and Indianapolis.
For Jones to have gone from what he was perceived as in New York, to one of the NFL's most efficient quarterback is a testament to the talent he had the entire time, and Steichen's ability to mold those attributes into a great signal-caller.
If Jones can be as consistent as he's been through the young 2025 season for the rest of it, he'll conclude as a potential Comeback Player of the Year candidate. Jones has season totals of seven all-purpose scores (four passing, three rushing) and a great ability to spread the wealth in the offense.
Jones has become a great leader for Steichen's offense and has gelled with players like Jonathan Taylor, Michael Pittman Jr., Josh Downs, Alec Pierce, and Tyler Warren. Along with an impressive offensive line, Jones is playing comfortably, confidently, and like a winner.
Anything can happen in the NFL week-to-week, but Jones has a great matchup on paper ahead against the struggling Raiders at home. If he can get a victory while playing turnover-free and clean football, he'll regain the momentum the team lost against the Rams.
