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Signed to Giants' practice squad Thorson was signed to the Giants' practice squad Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The quarterback will likely operate as a reserve option behind Jake Fromm and Brian Lewerke in Week 18 as both Daniel Jones (neck) and Mike Glennon (wrist) will be unavailable. Thorson has spent a large portion of the season with the Giants, allowing him to fill in if needed against Washington on Sunday.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NY Giants stock report: Who's rising and falling after the first preseason game? Carter Coughlin, C.J. Board and David Sills seem more likely to make the roster after Saturday's game. Clayton Thorson? Not as much.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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Moving into 2021 with G-Men Thorson signed a reserve/future contract with the Giants on Monday, Michael Eisen of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The Northwestern standout was joined by Alex Tanney on the transaction wire, as New York elected to bring both quarterbacks into 2021 as developmental options. Thorson remains without a regular-season appearance after being selected by the Eagles in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to practice squad Monday Thorson reverted to the Giants' practice squad Monday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact The second-year man out of Northwestern was made available as a depth option behind Colt McCoy for a Sunday night matchup against the Browns, with Daniel Jones (ankle) deemed inactive for the cross-conference showdown. Thorson didn't reach the field, ultimately, and he remains without an NFL pass attempt over stints with the Eagles, Cowboys and Giants.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bumps up for Sunday's game The Giants elevated Thorson from the practice squad Saturday, Michael Eisen of the team's official site reports.

Impact Thorson was brought up from the practice squad as a COVID-19 replacement for cornerback James Bradberry (undisclosed). Joe Webb was also signed off the practice squad, so the Giants will have a fair amount of depth behind Colt McCoy during Sunday night's game against the Browns.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Moved back to practice squad Thorson reverted back to the Giants' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Thorson was elevated to the 53-man roster with Daniel Jones doubtful ahead of Week 13, but he failed to see a snap. He's yet to see any action in the NFL.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bumps to active roster The Giants elevated Thorson to the active roster Saturday.

Impact With Daniel Jones (hamstring) deemed doubtful for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Thorson is expected to serve as Colt McCoy's backup. In his final year at Northwestern, Thorson completed 61 percent of his passes for 3,183 yards, 17 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. He has yet to make his NFL debut.

DECEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cut by Cowboys Thorson was let go by Dallas on Wednesday.

Impact Thorson earned a reserve/futures contract with the team this offseason after spending the 2019 season on the practice squad. Now that he was cut for the 53-man roster, he'll be a prime candidate to earn another practice squad spot for 2020.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE