EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The New York Giants acquired quarterback Kurt Kittner on waivers Thursday, perhaps signaling the end of Jesse Palmer's stint with the Giants.

The team also signed wide receiver James McKnight as a free agent.

Palmer, who has become famous for starring in the reality TV show “The Bachelor,” has been a backup quarterback for the Giants. But New York now has rookie Eli Manning and Kittner, plus they are pursuing two-time NFL MVP Kurt Warner, who is expected to be cut by the Rams on June 1.

Kittner completed 44 of 114 passes for two touchdowns and six interceptions with the Atlanta Falcons last season. He posted a 1-3 record as a starter, with his only win coming in a 27-7 decision over the Giants.

Kittner was released by the Falcons last month. Cincinnati acquired him on waivers and released him May 10.

McKnight, who played for the Miami Dolphins last season and scored on a 68-yard run against New York, was among five free agents signed. The 11-year veteran has 222 career catches.

Also signed were receiver JaJuan Dawson, safety Jason Doering, defensive tackle Glen Steele and rookie running back Jerrmaine Green.

The Giants released safety Clarence LeBlanc, quarterback Kevin Thompson, receiver Ryan Hoag and three rookie free agents — linebacker Lewis Moore of Pittsburgh, tight end Beau Fullerton of Tennessee Tech and running back Keylon Kincade of SMU.

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