Report: Giants interested in backup QB Matt Moore

The New York Giants brought back a possible backup option for Daniel Jones in 2020 and might be looking at another.

The Giants have exercised their option on veteran backup quarterback Alex Tanney and interested in potentially pairing him with veteran Matt Moore.

The Giants picked up backup QB Alex Tanney's option a few weeks ago, but they are interested in bringing in veteran QB Matt Moore to compete with him, a source said.

Moore, 35, made 2 starts with the Chiefs last season, after spending 7 years in Miami.

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The 32-year-old Tanney made one relief appearance during the 2019 season, as he took over in Eli Manning’s final game so that the MetLife Stadium crowd could send off Manning to a thunderous ovation.

While Tanney will be back for the Giants, they aren’t done looking at alternative options for the back up role, as they are also considering long-time veteran Matt Moore too.

The 35-year-old Moore could end up being a more suitable backup for Jones given his tenure in the NFL over the last 13 years, serving as both a starter and backup, and could be a solid mentor for Jones to have going forward.

Moore spent last season with the Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs. Before that, he spent seven seasons as the backup for the Miami Dolphins.