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Giants sign Jake Haener to active roster in curious QB move after J.J. McCarthy trade

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Dunleavy, R. (2026, October 7). Giants sign Jake Haener to active roster in curious QB move after J.J. McCarthy trade. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/07/sports/giants-elevate-jake-haener-in-curious-qb-move-after-j-j-mccarthy-trade/

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The New York Giants signed backup quarterback Jake Haener to their active roster, joining starters Jameis Winston and J.J. McCarthy. This move is unusual because Haener could have been elevated through practice squad means for two more games. The team can now deactivate one of the three quarterbacks as an emergency option, allowing them flexibility with special teams players while managing potential quarterback injuries.

Written by AI on 2026-10-07, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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The New York Giants signed quarterback Jake Haener to their active roster, joining starters Jameis Winston and recent acquisition J.J. McCarthy, making it three quarterbacks on the team's list of 46 active players for games. This move is unusual since Haener was already eligible for more practice-squad elevations but signing him allows for flexibility in roster management. Coach John Harbaugh indicated that McCarthy could potentially replace Haener as the second-string quarterback by Sunday against the Washington Commanders, depending on how quickly McCarthy learns the playbook. By having three quarterbacks active, the Giants can deactivate one and use them strictly as an emergency backup if both main quarterbacks are injured during a game.

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The Giants are going three-deep at quarterback. asserted

Giants → go → quarterback

Jake Haener was signed Wednesday to the active roster, NFL Network first reported, where he will join starter Jameis Winston and J.J. McCarthy. asserted

he → sign → Winston

tRY IT NOWIt’s a curious choice because Haener was eligible for two more game-day practice-squad elevations. asserted

Haener → try → elevations

It is “on the table” that McCarthy, who has been getting a crash course in the playbook since his acquisition last Monday, could replace Haener as the No. 2 option as soon as Sunday against the Commanders, head coach John Harbaugh acknowledged earlier this week. uncertain

Harbaugh → get → Commanders

By carrying three quarterbacks on the active roster, the Giants can deactivate one and declare him as the emergency quarterback. asserted

Giants → carry → quarterback

That means the third-stringer only would be available to play if the first two quarterbacks are injured and declared ineligible to return. asserted

quarterbacks → mean → ?

In order to do that sort of roster manipulation last week, the Giants had to have all three quarterbacks among their 46 active players because Haener was a practice-squad elevation. asserted

Haener → do → players

So, carrying Haener on the active roster provides the Giants an avenue to get another special teams player eligible while not being short-handed if disaster strikes at quarterback. asserted

disaster → carry → quarterback

Giants sign Jake Haener to active roster in curious QB move after J.J. McCarthy trade

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