Updated April 13, 2026, 11:46 a.m. ET
The New York Giants have signed veteran quarterback Brandon Allen, adding experienced depth to their quarterback room as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
Allen, 33, brings 10 years of NFL experience as a reliable backup and occasional starter.
Originally a sixth-round draft pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2016 out of Arkansas, he has suited up for multiple teams, including the Los Angeles Rams, Denver Broncos, Cincinnati Bengals, San Francisco 49ers, and, most recently, the Tennessee Titans.
Across 19 career games with 10 starts, he has completed 56.7 percent of his passes for 1,882 yards, 11 touchdowns, and nine interceptions.
With Jaxson Dart entrenched as the starter and Jameis Winston serving as the primary backup, Allen is expected to fill the QB3 role or compete for the position during training camp.
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The move reunites Allen with new Giants quarterbacks coach Brian Callahan, who previously served as head coach in Tennessee and worked with Allen during their shared time with the Bengals.
Allen’s familiarity with Callahan’s should help accelerate his integration into the offense. The signing provides the Giants with a steady veteran presence behind their young core as they build for the future.
