Giants Cut Third-String QB Jake Haener, Work Out Receivers and Punter

Overview

• The Giants cut Jake Haener on Thursday, removing their third-string quarterback who had shuffled between the practice squad and the active roster without appearing in a game.
• If Haener clears waivers he is expected to return to the Giants’ practice squad, a common roster move teams use to keep short-term depth available.
• The team did not immediately fill the open 53-man spot and instead held workouts with three veteran wide receivers — Maurice Alexander, River Cracraft and Steven Sims — plus punter Wes Pahl.
• Those auditions respond to limited availability at returner and special teams after wide receiver Charlie Jones was hampered by a hand injury and running back Cam Skattebo missed practice with a hamstring issue.
• The roster moves illustrate routine practice‑squad churn and short-term depth management in the NFL, and the Giants could sign one of the tryout players or promote from the practice squad before Sunday.