Giants sign Jake Haener to active roster after J.J. McCarthy trade

Fresno State product sticks in QB room

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 57m1 min read

What happened: Per New York Post, Haener shifts to the 53-man roster. He was elevated from the practice squad Oct. 3.

Why it matters: The move preserves a veteran backup behind McCarthy during a quarterback transition. McCarthy entered the league as the 10th overall pick in 2024 out of Michigan.

By the numbers: McCarthy completed 140 of 243 passes for 1,632 yards with 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 10 games in 2025. Haener was the 127th overall selection in 2023.

What to watch: Game-day inactives will clarify the backup order behind McCarthy.

Sources

New York Post 2026-10-07T17:08:54.932164+00:00

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