New York Giants acquire J.J. McCarthy from Minnesota Vikings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 6:05 PM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
The New York Giants have acquired quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings for a Day 3 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. This move follows the serious knee injury to starter Jaxson Dart, sidelining him for the rest of the season. Earlier trade rumors involving Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco were dismissed. The deal is pending McCarthy's physical examination with the Giants.
- •Jaxson Dart's injury will keep him out for the regular season.
- •McCarthy's trade was announced on September 28.
- •Flacco was linked to trade talks but remains with the Bengals.
- •McCarthy must pass a physical to finalize the trade.
- •The Giants traded a Day 3 pick for McCarthy.
- 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — New York Giants acquire quarterback, silencing Joe Flacco rumors
"Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco had been the subject of trade rumors after New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart went down with a serious injury
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