Matt Barkley

The Giants have signed QB Matt Barkley from their practice squad to their active roster.

Fantasy Impact

Barkley will take the roster spot of the injured Daniel Jones and is likely going to serve as the backup to rookie Tommy DeVito. The 33-year-old does have experience with head coach Brian Daboll from their time in Buffalo, so the veteran should be familiar with the offense.

According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, veteran QB Matt Barkley was placed on injured reserve, effectively ending his 2023 season.

Fantasy Impact

Barkley suffered an elbow injury a week ago that held him out of practice. He didn't play in the Bills' preseason finale, paving the way for backup QB Kyle Allen to get 34 pass attempts against the Bears. Barkley will be out for the year and the Bills may explore their options to add another backup/veteran QB.

Matt Barkley is a candidate to be released as he battles with Kyle Allen to backup Josh Allen on the Bills Week 1 roster.

Fantasy Impact

Barkley outplayed Allen in the opening preseason game, but his recent four turnover performance has put that role in question. It'll likely come down to the wire who might make the roster.

Matt Barkley played well in his team's preseason opener against the Colts on Saturday. He completed 14 of his 15 passes for 172 yards and two touchdowns in the 23-19 win.

Fantasy Impact

Barkley took over early in the third quarter and finished out the game. He found Tyrell Shavers and Dezmon Patton for his pair of touchdown tosses. Barkley is looking to win the backup job over Kyle Allen this preseason.

Matt Barkley completed 18-of-24 passes for 224 yards and one interception in the Bills' 27-24 win over the Colts.

Fantasy Impact

Barkley made the most of the extended playing time he received and will look to push Case Keenum going forward for the backup quarterback job in Buffalo.