Giants trade for J.J. McCarthy after losing quarterback Jaxson Dart

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 4:20 PM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Giants trade for J.J. McCarthy after losing quarterback Jaxson Dart
Summary

The New York Giants have acquired quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick. This trade follows Jaxson Dart's season-ending knee injury, prompting the Giants to seek a new option under center. With McCarthy, drafted in 2024, joining the team, he adds competition to the quarterback position alongside Jameis Winston. The Giants face the Philadelphia Eagles twice this season, which will require adjustments for their game planning as they prepare for those matchups while figuring out McCarthy’s integration into the offense under head coach John Harbaugh.

Source Links
Status Watch
  • •Giants trade for J.J. McCarthy from Vikings.
  • •Deal includes a fifth-round pick for 2027.
  • •Jaxson Dart is out for the season with a knee injury.
  • •McCarthy will compete with Jameis Winston for starting role.
  • •Giants face Eagles in Week 9 and Week 18.
Latest Updates
  • 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — One potential Mac Jones suitor is off the board after trading for J.J. McCarthy
  • 4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Giants trade for J.J. McCarthy with two Eagles matchups looming
What they're saying
"

The Giants are adding J.J. McCarthy after losing Jaxson Dart, giving the Eagles a new quarterback to prepare for twice this season

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days