With multiple injuries affecting their tight end depth, the Giants have signed free-agent fullback and tight end Jakob Johnson.

The 29-year-old Johnson has appeared in 67 games over five seasons with the Patriots and the Raiders, including 13 for Las Vegas last season.

The top two tight ends on the roster are Daniel Bellinger and rookie Theo Johnson, but the Giants needed another body at the position.

Lawrence Cager (groin) already was sidelined earlier this week, and fellow backup tight end Tyree Jackson left Thursday’s practice early due to an undisclosed injury.

New offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo knows the German-born Johnson from the past two seasons with the Raiders.