Giants sign QB Jake Haener to their 53-man roster, per report
Jake Haener joins the Giants’ active roster, giving the team three quarterbacks.
The New York Giants have signed backup quarterback Jake Haener to their 53-man roster, according to a report from Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. This move fills the roster spot left vacant by the departure of wide receiver and kick returner Braxton Berrios. Haener was signed on August 17, following a series of underwhelming preseason performances by Brandon Allen.
Born in 1997, Haener was selected as the New Orleans Saints' fourth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. He served as the Saints' starting quarterback in 2024 after Derek Carr suffered an injury in Week 14, but was subsequently waived and placed on the Saints' practice squad in 2025. Haener's performance during the final preseason game persuaded the Giants to sign him to their practice squad instead of Allen.
Consequently, Haener is now expected to become the Giants' primary backup, while J.J. McCarthy works on improving his skills. This signing also paves the way for the Giants to employ their "McCarthy package" against the Washington Commanders.
Additionally, this move frees up a spot on the Giants' practice squad. On Tuesday, the Giants held a visit from wide receiver Dontae Fleming, who spent the previous season on the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad.
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