Giants QB J.J. McCarthy, Eagles LB Zack Baun exit with injuries
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 8:13 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026

In the NFC East matchup on November 8, Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy and Eagles linebacker Zack Baun both left the game after a significant collision. McCarthy sustained a hip injury during a rushing play and was seen writhing in pain after attempting to throw a warmup pass on the sideline. Baun, who had been performing well before the injury with two sacks, also left the field due to a back injury sustained on the same play. Jameis Winston replaced McCarthy as the Giants continued their drive. The extent of the injuries for both players is currently unclear as the game remains ongoing.
- •McCarthy suffered a hip injury in the third quarter.
- •Baun left the game due to a back injury from the same collision.
- •Winston replaced McCarthy for the Giants.
- •Baun had two sacks before his departure.
- •The game is currently ongoing.
- 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — Zack Baun, J.J. McCarthy exit Eagles-Giants game after violent hit
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Giants J.J. McCarthy injured, falls in pain on warmup, Eagles Zack Baun hurt
"Eagles linebacker Zack Baun went to the locker room after a violent collision with Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who also exited
"Giants QB JJ McCarthy and Eagles LB Zack Baun were injured on the same play in their football game
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 8, 2026, 8:13 PMZack Baun, J.J. McCarthy exit Eagles-Giants game after violent hit
Eagles linebacker Zack Baun went to the locker room after a violent collision with Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who also exited
- Yahoo SportsNov 8, 2026, 8:10 PMGiants J.J. McCarthy injured, falls in pain on warmup, Eagles Zack Baun hurt
Giants QB JJ McCarthy and Eagles LB Zack Baun were injured on the same play in their football game
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