Jim Harbaugh endorses J.J. McCarthy to John Harbaugh before trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 11:14 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Jim Harbaugh spoke positively about J.J. McCarthy in a conversation with his brother, John Harbaugh, prior to the trade of McCarthy to the New York Giants. McCarthy had previously struggled in Minnesota but found success at Michigan under Jim Harbaugh. The endorsement suggests a fresh start for McCarthy as he joins the Giants, where he may benefit from the Harbaugh coaching style again. It remains to be seen how his performance will differ from his prior NFL stint.
- •Jim Harbaugh praised J.J. McCarthy to John Harbaugh.
- •McCarthy previously underperformed in Minnesota but thrived at Michigan.
- •John Harbaugh's Giants have acquired McCarthy ahead of the 2024 NFL season.
- •McCarthy seeks a fresh start with the Giants after his prior NFL experience.
- 11:14 PMYahoo Sports — Jim Harbaugh, to no surprise, spoke to John Harbaugh before J.J. McCarthy trade
"Before the 2024 draft, former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh had plenty of glowing things to say about former Michigan quarterback J.J.
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