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Chiefs Sign QB Jake Haener to Bolster Offseason Depth

The low-cost pickup reflects a push for affordable depth during Mahomes’ ACL rehab.

Overview

  • Haener agreed to a reserve/future deal after finishing 2025 on the Saints’ practice squad, per multiple reports.
  • The 2023 fourth-round pick out of Fresno State has appeared in eight NFL games with one start, completing 18 of 39 passes for 226 yards with one touchdown and one interception.
  • He joins an offseason quarterback group led by Patrick Mahomes with Chris Oladokun also on the roster, while last season’s backup Gardner Minshew is expected to hit free agency.
  • Mahomes is rehabbing a torn ACL suffered on Dec. 14, with a stated goal of being ready for Week 1 of the 2026 season.
  • Kansas City is reported to be about $54.53 million over the salary cap, a constraint that points the team toward lower-cost depth additions.