Without actually naming the No. 2 quarterback behind Eli Manning, Giants coach Pat Shurmur on Wednesday identified Alex Tanney as the backup, with rookie Kyle Lauletta slotting in at No. 3, most likely inactive on game days.
“I’m very fond of a veteran presence backing up Eli,” Shurmur said. “Forget about the future, the future is now. Every NFL team is going to go into this year with a guy who’s a starter and a guy who’s his backup. The future is now, so that’s where we’re at.”
Tanney, 30, has previously been with seven NFL teams but appeared in only one game, for the Titans in 2015, replacing injured Zach Mettenberger.