After waiving third-string quarterback Alex Tanney to bolster their depleted pool of running backs ahead of Thursday’s loss to the Patriots, the Giants have backtracked.

As expected, the Giants re-signed the 31-year-old journeyman quarterback and waived running back Austin Walter, who took Tanney’s roster spot after being promoted from the practice squad.

With Saquon Barkley still recovering from his high ankle sprain and backup Wayne Gallman out with a concussion, the Giants’ backfield needed reinforcements on offense behind Jon Hilliman and Eli Penny. Walter only saw one offensive snap during the 35-14 loss, in which the Giants were held to 52 rushing yards.

Tanney made the Giants in 2018 by beating out Davis Webb, and made the team again this season as a Pat Shurmur favorite. After Thursday’s blip, he’s once again back in line behind Daniel Jones and Eli Manning.