Giants sign Josh Johnson, release Jasper Brinkley

In a shocking move the New York Giants have released linebacker Jasper Brinkley and signed quarterback Josh Johnson.

Giants add a 3rd QB in Josh Johnson. LB Jasper Brinkley released to make room.

— Tom Rock (@TomRock_Newsday) September 5, 2016

This is a shocking move because Brinkley had a great preseason and was expected to start at middle lineabcker. It looks like that job is now Kelvin Sheppard’s.

This also shows the lack of confidence that head coach Ben McAdoo has in quarterback Ryan Nassib.

The Giants typically never keep three quarterbacks.

The 30 year-old Johnson has played with the Buccaneers, 49ers, Browns, Bengals, Jets Colts, Bills and Ravens. He was a stand out player during his…