Giants acquire JJ McCarthy from Vikings for future draft pick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 5:51 PM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
The New York Giants acquired QB JJ McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick on September 28, 2026. McCarthy, a former first-round pick, struggled in Minnesota after injuries limited his playing time. This move provides McCarthy a chance to revitalize his career under head coach John Harbaugh, whom he has a prior successful relationship with. Following Jaxson Dart's season-ending injury, McCarthy may compete for the starting role with the Giants.
- •Giants needed a quarterback after Jaxson Dart's injury.
- •McCarthy was the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
- •He posted a 6-4 record as a starter with the Vikings.
- •McCarthy previously had a successful college career with Jim Harbaugh.
- •The Giants acquired McCarthy for a future fifth-round draft pick.
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