The New York Giants have acquired quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick, adding a former first-round selection to their quarterback room.
Quick facts
- The Giants received quarterback J.J. McCarthy from Minnesota.
- The Vikings will receive a fifth-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
- McCarthy entered the league as a first-round pick.
The trade gives New York another young quarterback option as the club reshapes its roster. McCarthy arrives after beginning his NFL career with the Vikings, who selected him in the first round.
Minnesota’s return is a Day 3 selection two drafts from now. The deal sends McCarthy from the NFC North to the NFC East, where he will join the Giants ahead of the next stage of their offseason preparations.
