The New York Giants announced on Monday that quarterback Clayton Thorson has been waived/injured after suffering a concussion in Saturday’s 12-7 preseason loss to the New York Jets. The injury came on the team’s final offensive play (a safety).
Thorson, who spent the 2020 regular season on the Giants’ practice squad, will revert to injured reserve if he goes unclaimed off waivers.
Replacing Thorson on the 91-man roster (one roster exemption) is quarterback Brian Lewerke, who had agreed to terms late on Sunday night.
Lewerke, a four-year starter at Michigan State, won the Pinstripe Bowl MVP back in 2019.
Lewerke was originally signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2020, but was waived as a part of final cuts. Lewerke had signed with The Alphas of the Spring League back in May.
At Michigan State, Lewerke completed 721 of his 1,249 passes (57.7%) for 8,293 yards, 47 touchdowns and 32 interceptions in 41 games. He also gained 1,697 yards on 346 carries and scored 10 rushing touchdowns.
As if that weren’t enough, the versatile Lewerke also caught four passes for 32 yards and one touchdown, and recorded two tackles.
