Jake Haener is back on the New York Giants’ practice squad, just two days after the team cut him from the active roster. This whirlwind move, announced by the Giants on Saturday, November 7, 2026, shows just how quickly things can change in the NFL.
Haener’s Quick Turnaround
Talk about a rollercoaster week for a player, right? Haener, who is 27 years old, found himself out of a job on Thursday when the Giants moved on from him. But in a blink, he is right back in the fold, even if it’s on the practice squad. This kind of rapid roster shuffling is common, but seeing a player return so quickly after being cut always makes you wonder about the team’s depth strategy. For now, the active roster still has J.J. McCarthy and Jameis Winston as the primary quarterbacks.
Giants Shuffling Their Depth
The move to re-sign Haener to the practice squad also comes with other roster adjustments. To fill the spot left by Haener’s initial departure from the active roster, the Giants brought in wide receiver Jalin Hyatt. This suggests the team prioritized a receiving target over a third active quarterback at that specific moment. Haener’s playing time this season has been minimal, appearing only against the Texans for four offensive snaps and six special teams snaps. Additionally, the Giants elevated running back Phil Mafah and outside linebacker Dawuane Smoot from the practice squad.
For Haener, it is a clear sign the Giants want to keep him in their system, even if his role is currently on the practice squad. It means he is still in the building, ready if the team needs to call him up again.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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