New York Quarterback Trade
Giants Acquire Quarterback J.J. McCarthy From Vikings For Fifth-Round Pick
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The New York Giants are acquiring quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round pick after Jaxson Dart’s season-ending knee injury. Coach John Harbaugh said Jameis Winston will remain the starter for now; Winston started against Tennessee, with Jake Haener serving as his backup after being elevated from the practice squad. McCarthy, 23, was the 10th overall pick in the 2024 draft and led Michigan to a national championship, but missed his rookie season with a torn meniscus, struggled in 10 starts in 2025 and fell behind Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz in Minnesota. The trade gives the Giants another quarterback option and McCarthy a fresh opportunity, while the Vikings move on from their former first-round pick.
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McCarthy’s 2025 season included further injury setbacks: after appearing in Minnesota’s first two games, he suffered a high ankle sprain that kept him out for five games and later missed a game with a concussion.
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McCarthy’s performance improved late in 2025: in his final four appearances, he completed 64.3% of his passes for 703 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions, after throwing 10 interceptions in his first six games.
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McCarthy was selected four picks before the Giants took wide receiver Malik Nabers in the 2024 draft.
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The fifth-round pick is a steeply reduced return compared with Minnesota’s original investment in McCarthy as the No. 10 overall selection.
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