Jake Haener joins New York Giants to compete for backup quarterback role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Former Washington quarterback Jake Haener has signed with the New York Giants, competing for a backup position. After spending the 2025 season on the New Orleans Saints practice squad and a brief contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, Haener joins the Giants where he may fill the role behind Jaxson Dart and Jameis Winston. He previously set multiple Fresno State passing records and has played in eight NFL games. The Giants are preparing for their second preseason game against the Miami Dolphins this Saturday.
- •Haener has played in eight NFL games, starting one.
- •He spent last season on the Saints practice squad.
- •The Giants are preparing for a preseason game against the Dolphins.
- •Haener held multiple passing records at Fresno State.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Former Washington QB gets next NFL shot with New York Giants
"Former Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Haener signed with the New York Giants on Monday, where he will compete for a backup job.
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