J.J. McCarthy traded to Giants after brief stint with Minnesota
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 6:16 PM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
J.J. McCarthy, selected as the No. 10 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has played only 10 games with Minnesota before being traded to the Giants on September 28, 2026. His time in Minnesota was short-lived, raising questions about his performance and development as a first-round quarterback. The move signals a clear shift in the Giants' strategy at the quarterback position as they look to rebuild. McCarthy's future remains uncertain as he transitions to a new team.
- •J.J. McCarthy was traded to the Giants on September 28, 2026.
- •He played only 10 games with the Minnesota team.
- •Drafted as the No. 10 pick in 2024.
- •His exit from Minnesota raises questions about his readiness.
- •The Giants are in search of new solutions at quarterback.
- 7:02 PMESPN — Who takes the blame for J.J. McCarthy exiting Minnesota as a draft bust?
"J.J. McCarthy was the No. 10 pick in 2024 but played only 10 games before being traded to the Giants on Monday.
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