Chiefs waived QB Jake Haener.

04 May 2026

Haener signed a deal with the Chiefs back in February and is now in search of a new home. The 27-year-old signal caller became expendable with the addition of Garrett Nussmeier, and was one of three players waived to make room for recent signings on the 90-man roster. Haener was a fourth-round pick by the Saints back in 2023 and has appeared in eight games in his career, throwing for 226 yards, one touchdown, and one interception while completing 46.2 percent of his passes. In addition to Haener, DE Ethan Hurkett and DT Zacch Pickens were also let go by the Chiefs.