The New York Giants are clearing space on their 53-man roster, officially waiving quarterback Jake Haener. This move comes directly on the heels of the Giants trading for J.J. McCarthy, signaling a significant shift in their quarterback room. It looks like the team wants to keep only two quarterbacks on the active roster moving forward.
The QB Shuffle Continues for the Giants
According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, while Haener is getting waived, the Giants intend to re-sign him to their practice squad. Talk about a rollercoaster! The team just made a big trade for McCarthy, and that immediately meant someone had to go to make room. This isn’t just a simple cut; it’s a strategic move to manage their quarterback depth after bringing in new talent, while still trying to keep Haener in the system.
Haener’s Wild Ride to New York
Haener, who is 27, has seen a lot happen in a short time. He was just promoted to the active roster this past Saturday because Jaxson Dart suffered a long-term knee injury on Monday night. So, he goes from active roster promotion due to injury, to being waived because of a new trade. Before joining the Giants in August, he spent some time with the Chiefs during their offseason program. Haener was a fourth-round pick in 2023, and all of his eight career game appearances, including his one start, came in 2024 when he was with the Saints. It’s been a whirlwind for him.
This move clearly reshapes the Giants’ quarterback depth chart. It will be interesting to see how Haener fits back in on the practice squad, and what role he could potentially play if more injuries hit or if the team needs an extra arm later in the season.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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