The New York Giants have moved to reinforce their quarterback room, acquiring J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick.
McCarthy, the No. 10 overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, arrives after New York lost second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart to a knee injury in Week 2. Dart is expected to miss the rest of the regular season.
Jameis Winston started at quarterback for the Giants in Sunday’s 12-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans. The McCarthy trade adds another option at the position as New York manages Dart’s long-term absence.
Giants quarterback status
- Jaxson Dart: Knee injury suffered in Week 2; expected to be unavailable for the remainder of the regular season.
- Jameis Winston: Started Sunday’s 12-7 win against the Titans.
- J.J. McCarthy: Acquired from Minnesota in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick.
The week ahead
McCarthy joins the Giants after Minnesota agreed to the trade for the 2027 fifth-round selection. New York’s immediate quarterback situation follows Winston’s start against Tennessee and Dart’s season-long regular-season injury outlook.
