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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

Giants sign center Brenden Jaimes amid injuries to offensive line

Summary

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.

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Status Watch

•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.

Latest Updates

10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Giants signing C Brenden Jaimes: report
9:21 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Giants agree to terms with C Brenden Jaimes

What they're saying

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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 Sports