Jake Haener - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Emergency QB3 for Week 6 Haener is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints but is listed as the Giants' emergency quarterback, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Impact Haener will once again be the third quarterback option behind Jameis Winston and J.J. McCarthy. Haener will only enter the game if both Winston and McCarthy cannot return due to injury, illness or ejection.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Inactive as third QB Haener is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Commanders but is listed as the Giants' emergency quarterback, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 27-year-old was elevated from the practice squad to serve as the top backup to Jameis Winston the past two weeks, but he'll fill the emergency role Sunday after officially signing to the active roster Wednesday. After being acquired from the Vikings in late September, J.J. McCarthy has been deemed ready to handle the No. 2 job for the Giants.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to Giants' active roster The Giants signed Haener to the 53-man roster off their practice squad Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact It's the second time this season that Haener has been signed to the 53-man roster. Jameis Winston is the Giants' starter while Jaxson Dart (knee) is on injured reserve, but Haener might serve as the backup until recent acquisition J.J. McCarthy gets comfortable with the playbook and offensive gameplan.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to practice squad Haener reverted to the Giants' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Haener was active for Sunday's 36-24 win versus the Cardinals, but his services were not needed, as veteran journeyman Jameis Winston started and finished the game at quarterback. Whether Haener is called up again in Week 5 might depend on how quickly recent trade acquisition J.J. McCarthy is able to familiarize himself with his new playbook.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

'Decent' game by Arvell Reese shows why the Giants saw him as an every-down linebacker

Arvell Reese had the kind of game against Arizona that shows why the New York Giants selected him with the fifth pick in the draft with the intention of using him as an every-down...

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Elevated, likely to be backup QB in Week 4 The Giants elevated Haener from their practice squad Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Haener was active for last Sunday's win against Tennessee but didn't get into the game. He was subsequently waived Monday after New York traded for J.J. McCarthy, but Haener then rejoined New York as part of the team's practice squad Wednesday. His elevation for Week 4 likely means Haener will back up Jameis Winston for a second straight week, as Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com notes that McCarthy likely hasn't yet had enough time to familiarize himself with the Giants' playbook.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Giants' practice squad The Giants signed Haener to their practice squad Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Haener began the season with the Giants' practice squad before being signed to the active roster last week, only to subsequently be waived following the team's trade for J.J. McCarthy on Monday. Haener will likely continue to serve as the emergency third-string quarterback behind Jameis Winston and McCarthy.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Giants release receiver Odell Beckham Jr. after three games and zero catches

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SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Let go by Big Blue The Giants waived Haener on Monday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Impact The Giants signed Haener from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday in anticipation of Sunday's game against the Titans. The quarterback was utilized as a backup to Jameis Winston due to the injury to Jaxson Dart (knee). The team traded with the Vikings for quarterback J.J. McCarthy on Monday, meaning Haener's spot on the active roster has been filled by a younger option. If the quarterback clears waivers, there is a decent chance he ends up back with the Giants on the practice squad.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Giants' J.J. McCarthy trade quickly claims Jake Haener as first casualty The New York Giants’ J.J. McCarthy trade already forced one roster move, bringing some quick clarity to their revamped quarterback room.

SEPTEMBER 28 • GMENHQ.COM

Giants acquire quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round pick

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SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Signs with Giants' active roster The Giants signed Haener from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Impact In the wake of Jaxson Dart's serious left knee injury that will sideline him for the rest of the regular season, Jameis Winston will get the first chance to be New York's starting QB on Sunday against the Titans, and Haener's standing as the only other signal-caller on the roster implied that he'd serve as the backup in the initial contest without Dart. Whether or not that'll last beyond Week 3 remains to be seen, but Haener does have NFL experience under his belt, as he completed 18 of 39 passes for 226 yards, one touchdown and one interception and rushed 11 times for 22 yards in eight appearances (one start) as a member of the Saints in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Giants sign QB Jake Haener to active roster; elevate 2 from practice squad The New York Giants made a series of roster moves Saturday ahead of their Week 3 matchup against the Tennessee Titans at MetLife Stadium.

SEPTEMBER 26 • GIANTS.COM

NFL Catchup: Giants Keeping QB Options Open; Bears Still Unsure On Week 3 Starter

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SEPTEMBER 24 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Catchup: Giants Keeping QB Options Open; Bears Still Unsure On Week 3 Starter

Giants QB Jaxson Dart is done for the regular season with a knee injury, coach John Harbaugh says

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is out for at least the rest of the regular season because of a left knee injury, coach John Harbaugh confirmed

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Jaxson Dart's knee injury is still being evaluated, Giants coach John Harbaugh says

Jaxson Dart's injured left knee is being evaluated and no decisions have been made, New York Giants coach John Harbaugh said after the starting quarterback exited the game at Los A...

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Jake Haener finds Xavier Gipson deep down the field for 37-yard TD | Giants vs. Jets Highlights Quarterback Jake Haener unleashes a pass deep down the field to wide receiver Xavier Gipson for a 37-yard touchdown.

AUGUST 29 • GIANTS.COM

Former Saints QB Jake Haener isn't done with the NFL just yet Well, it looks like former New Orleans Saints QB Jake Haner isn't quite done with the NFL just yet. The former 2023 fourth-round pick has mo...

AUGUST 18 • WHODATDISH.COM

Catches on with Giants The Giants signed Haener to a contract Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Haener worked out for the Giants in late July after he was let go by the Chiefs in early May. He'll now have the opportunity to compete against Brandon Allen for the QB3 job over the last couple of weeks of training camp. Haener last saw regular-season action in 2024 with the Saints, when he appeared in eight games (one start) and completed 18 of 39 passes for 226 yards, one touchdown and one interception while turning 11 carries into 22 yards.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Chiefs Kansas City waived Haener on Monday.

Impact Haener inked a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs in February after spending the 2025 campaign as the No. 3 quarterback in New Orleans, but he now finds himself the odd man out with the Chiefs after the team traded for Justin Fields and selected Garrett Nussmeier in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Now, Haener will seek the chance to compete for a reserve role elsewhere in the league.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Chiefs waive QB Jake Haener in series of roster moves Deadspin | Chiefs waive QB Jake Haener in series of roster moves

MAY 4 • DEADSPIN.COM

Chiefs Land New Backup for Patrick Mahomes, Reportedly Trade for Justin Fields

The Chiefs have a backup quarterback in tow in case Patrick Mahomes isn't ready to start the 2026 season.

MARCH 16 • FOX SPORTS

Chiefs Land New Backup for Patrick Mahomes, Reportedly Trade for Justin Fields

Jake Haener better hope he's not the next forgotten Chiefs quarterback Jake Haener is excited, as he should be. The young quarterback has found a new home with the Kansas City Chiefs early in the 2026 offseason,...

FEBRUARY 6 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Saints close the door as former quarterback option lands with Chiefs Jake Haener, who has been with the New Orleans Saints since they drafted him in 2023, entered free agency for the first time ever in January...

FEBRUARY 3 • WHODATDISH.COM

Inks future deal with KC The Chiefs signed Haener to a reserve/future contract Monday, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Haener didn't take a single snap during the 2025 season while serving as the QB3 behind Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler (finger). Haener -- the Saints' fourth-round selection in the 2023 NFL Draft -- appeared in eight games (one start) in 2024, when he completed 18 of 39 pass attempts for 226 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Now in Kansas City, Haener will have the opportunity to earn the backup QB role behind Patrick Mahomes (knee).

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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