Which backup quarterback did the Giants re-sign for 2014?

The Giants re-signed backup quarterback Curtis Painter for 2014.

Painter originally joined the New York Giants on a reserve contract in January 2013. He later appeared in the 2013 regular-season finale after starting quarterback Eli Manning left the game with an ankle injury. Painter’s brief appearance included an interception, but the Giants brought him back during the following offseason.

On March 12, 2014, Painter signed a contract extension with New York. The timing explains the wording of the question: the Giants were retaining him as an experienced quarterback behind Manning while preparing for the new season. Painter had previously played for the Indianapolis Colts and had also spent time with the Baltimore Ravens.

Painter’s 2014 stay did not last the entire season. After arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, he was released during roster cuts on August 30. The Giants elected to keep Ryan Nassib as Manning’s backup and carried only two quarterbacks.