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Giants trade for J.J. McCarthy following Dart's injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 3:40 PM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Giants trade for J.J. McCarthy following Dart's injury

Summary

The New York Giants traded for quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings, sending a 2027 fifth-round pick in return. This move comes after Jaxson Dart was ruled out for the season due to a knee injury. Veteran Jameis Winston has struggled, prompting the Giants to bolster their quarterback situation. Analysts are divided on the trade, with one claiming McCarthy is not very good for the franchise's future. The Giants are set to play the Arizona Cardinals next.

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By the Numbers

•Giants acquire J.J. McCarthy after Jaxson Dart's season-ending injury.
•Trade includes a 2027 fifth-round pick from New York to Minnesota.
•Analysts express skepticism about McCarthy's capabilities.
•Jameis Winston currently leads the offense in Dart's absence.
•Next game for the Giants is against the Arizona Cardinals.

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3:40 PMYahoo Sports — ‘He’s not very good’: ESPN analyst rips new Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy

What they're saying

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Following the devastating news that New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart would require season-ending knee surgery after going down against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2, the franchise has turned to veteran backup Jameis Winston to step up in his place. Unfortunately, for New York, Winston has struggled to run the offense thus far.…
— Yahoo Sports

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