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Report: Giants could re-sign Brandon Allen as their third QB

PUBLISHED Sep 22, 2026, 7:59 PM ET

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New York Giants football operations face depth challenges as quarterback Jaxson Dart encounters an injury evaluation timeline exceeding initial expectations. Jameis Winston transitions into the primary starting quarterback role. To reinforce third-string organizational depth, NFL Media reporter Mike Garafolo reports that the franchise evaluates re-signing veteran quarterback Brandon Allen. Allen, 34, previously served as a backup for the Tennessee Titans and shares a multi-year background with coaching personnel connected to Brian Callahan. Preseason performance tracking records 26 completions across 38 attempts for 224 yards, zero touchdowns, and three appearances. Career statistics span 19 games and 10 starts across Denver, Cincinnati, and San Francisco, yielding a 56.7 percent completion rate, 1,882 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. Practice squad member Jake Haener currently occupies internal developmental depth. No official contract finalization or pen-to-paper agreement has been confirmed by the Giants front office regarding Allen's return.

By Yusra M. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On August 13, 2025, Brandon Allen served as backup quarterback for the Tennessee Titans [cite: 1.2.1].
On August 29, 2026, Brandon Allen completed preseason action with the New York Giants [cite: 1.1.1].
On August 30, 2026, the New York Giants released veteran quarterback Brandon Allen.
On September 21, 2026, Giants starting quarterback Jaxson Dart exited the game against the Rams with a knee injury [cite: 1.1.6].
On September 22, 2026, coach John Harbaugh addressed Jaxson Dart's ongoing evaluation status [cite: 1.1.6].
On September 23, 2026, NFL Media reported the Giants could re-sign Brandon Allen as third-string insurance behind Jameis Winston and Jake Haener [cite: 1.2.1].
Evidence-based expectations indicate roster evaluation pending medical clarity on Jaxson Dart's recovery timeline.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Emergency quarterback depth assessment for New York Giants roster management [cite: 1.2.1].
Possible long-term US impact: Contingency planning for backup quarterback stability during starter recovery.
Most affected groups: Giants coaching staff, Jameis Winston, Jake Haener, fantasy roster managers.
Reader Priorities: Official transaction confirmation, medical timeline for Jaxson Dart [cite: 1.1.6].

Media Bias

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Left: Focuses on roster depth resilience and corporate athletic workforce management. Center: Reports transactional rumor neutrally alongside established injury evaluations. Right: Emphasizes team competitiveness and high-stakes performance recovery.