The Fresno State product’s developmental stint alongside Patrick Mahomes ends abruptly as Kansas City’s crowded quarterback room forces a tough roster move for the former Saints draft pick.

The Kansas City Chiefs shuffled their depth chart after tryouts at rookie minicamp over the weekend, waiving former Saints backup QB Jake Haener.

The quarterback room is going to be a much-talked-about topic for the Kansas City Chiefs in the coming months. At least until Patrick Mahomes gets healthy and returns during the 2026 season.

Quarterback Jake Haener's time in Kansas City has come to an end.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Jake Haener recently won the 2026 Pacific Life Celebrity Classic title | @EdEastonJr

The 2023 fourth-round pick announced via social media that he will be joining the Kansas City Chiefs.

According to multiple reports, the Kansas City Chiefs signed quarterback Jake Haener to a reserve/future contract | @EdEastonJr

With Patrick Mahomes’ availability for the 2026 season still up in the air, the Chiefs bolstered their roster.

A former New Orleans Saints quarterback who went to Fresno State has joined an AFC West team. 2024 draft pick Jake Haener signed with the Chiefs.