Jaxson Dart sidelined as Giants trade for JJ McCarthy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Jaxson Dart, the New York Giants quarterback, will miss the entire 2026 season following left knee surgery. The team acquired JJ McCarthy from Minnesota for a fifth-round pick to cover the quarterback position. McCarthy's addition comes after Russell Wilson's departure and leaves only Jameis Winston as the sole credible QB on their roster. With Dart expected to focus on rehabilitation, anticipation grows surrounding McCarthy's potential role in 2027 and if he can establish himself as a starter in New York.
- •Jaxson Dart is out for the season after knee surgery.
- •The Giants traded for JJ McCarthy from Minnesota.
- •McCarthy replaces Russell Wilson, who left to become a broadcaster.
- •Only Jameis Winston remains as a credible quarterback on the Giants' roster.
- •Dart is expected to focus on rehabilitation for a 2027 return.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — JJ McCarthy trade puts Jaxson Dart in interesting position for 2027
"What if JJ McCarthy takes the position by the scruff of the neck and develops into a star in New York?
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