The New York Giants made a wild move, cutting quarterback Jake Haener despite some seriously efficient play. Jordan Raanan from ESPN reported Haener is officially getting waived, which leaves the Giants’ QB room looking… interesting, to say the least.
Numbers Don’t Always Tell the Whole Story… Or Do They?
Look, Haener wasn’t just chilling. After the Giants signed him following their first preseason game, the dude went off, completing 9-of-10 passes for 116 yards! And yeah, he tossed a touchdown, a sweet 37-yarder at that. You’d think that kind of efficiency would earn you a spot, right? Meanwhile, Brandon Allen, who’s also getting waived, put up 26-of-28 for 224 yards, but he also threw two interceptions. Those picks really sting, especially when you’re fighting for a roster spot.
What’s Left in the Giants’ QB Room?
So, with both Haener and Allen gone, the Giants are officially rolling with Jaxson Dart as their main guy, and Jameis Winston backing him up. That’s it, folks. Just two QBs on the active roster. It’s a bold strategy, no doubt about it. Now, it seems super likely they’ll try to re-sign either Allen or Haener to the practice squad. They gotta have some depth there, right? You can’t just have two guys for a whole NFL season.
Haener’s History: A Glimpse of Regular Season Play
This isn’t Haener’s first rodeo, either. He actually played in eight games back in 2024 with the Saints, even getting one start. In that regular-season action, he threw for 226 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. So he’s got some real game experience under his belt, which makes this cut even more of a head-scratcher when you consider his recent hot streak.
Now, the Giants head into the next phase of the season with their QB depth chart solidified to just Dart and Winston. It’s gonna be wild to see if they bring Haener or Allen back to the practice squad, or if they just roll the dice with this setup. Either way, it’s a huge gamble for them and a massive moment for Haener and Allen as they figure out their next moves.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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