Giants sign center Brenden Jaimes amid injuries to offensive line
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:01 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The New York Giants have signed center Brenden Jaimes, according to Dan Duggan of TheAthletic.com. This decision comes as starter John Michael Schmitz is likely headed to concussion protocol and backup center Lucas Patrick is dealing with an injury sustained during Friday's practice. Jaimes, 27, has previously played 50 games over five seasons in the NFL, mostly with the Los Angeles Chargers, and spent last season with the New England Patriots. He worked out for the Giants earlier this week before the agreement.
- •Giants sign Brenden Jaimes as a free agent center.
- •John Michael Schmitz may enter concussion protocol.
- •Lucas Patrick is currently injured.
- •Jaimes has 50 NFL games of experience.
- •He worked out with the Giants earlier this week.
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Giants signing C Brenden Jaimes: report
- 9:21 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Giants agree to terms with C Brenden Jaimes
"With John Michael Schmitz likely headed to the concussion protocol after getting banged up at Friday's practice and backup center Lucas Patrick dealing with a lingering knee injury, the Giants are reportedly signing free agent center Brenden Jaimes.
"The Giants are signing free agent center Brenden Jaimes, Dan Duggan of TheAthletic.com reports.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 10:01 PMGiants signing C Brenden Jaimes: report
With John Michael Schmitz likely headed to the concussion protocol after getting banged up at Friday's practice and backup center Lucas Patrick dealing with a lingering knee injury, the Giants are reportedly signing free agent center Brenden Jaimes.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 9:21 PMReport: Giants agree to terms with C Brenden Jaimes
The Giants are signing free agent center Brenden Jaimes, Dan Duggan of TheAthletic.com reports.
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