Giants add QB Jake Haener to 53-man roster amid quarterback changes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 4:02 PM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Giants add QB Jake Haener to 53-man roster amid quarterback changes
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The New York Giants have signed Jake Haener to their 53-man roster, providing the team with a third quarterback option. This move comes after they lost wide receiver and kick returner Braxton Berrios. Haener, a fourth-round draft pick by the New Orleans Saints in 2023, impressed during his preseason performance with the Giants, prompting the team to favor him over Brandon Allen. He is expected to serve as the primary backup while J.J. McCarthy continues to acclimate within the team. The Giants are also exploring their play options as they prepare to face the Washington Commanders.

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  • •Giants sign Jake Haener to 53-man roster on October 7, 2026.
  • •Haener replaces Braxton Berrios following his loss to injury.
  • •He was a fourth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
  • •Haener likely becomes the primary backup for J.J. McCarthy.
  • •Giants may develop a strategy for upcoming game against the Commanders.
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  • 4:02 PMYahoo Sports — Giants sign QB Jake Haener to their 53-man roster, per report
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Jake Haener joins the Giants’ active roster, giving the team three quarterbacks.

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