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Giants Elevated QB Jake Haener & OLB Trace Ford

The Giants announced the elevation of QB Jake Haener and OLB Trace Ford for Week 4. Haener, 27, was a three-year starter at Fresno State and earned First-Team All-MWC as a senior, Second-Team All-MWC as a junior, and Honorable Mention…

By Wyatt Grindley · NFLTrade Rumors

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 9:07 PM

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The Giants elevated quarterback Jake Haener and outside linebacker Trace Ford for Week 4.
Jake Haener was originally drafted by the Saints in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Haener joined the Giants' organization after being waived by New Orleans following three seasons.

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The New York Giants announced on October 3, 2026, the elevation of quarterback Jake Haener and outside linebacker Trace Ford ahead of Week 4. Both players have been brought up to bolster the team's roster for the upcoming matchup.

Haener was originally a fourth-round pick by the New Orleans Saints in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Fresno State. After three seasons with New Orleans, he was waived and subsequently joined the Giants' organization.

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