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New York Giants consider J.J. McCarthy trade after Dart injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 1:12 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

New York Giants consider J.J. McCarthy trade after Dart injury

Summary

The New York Giants fell to a 1-1 record in the 2026 NFL season following a 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a serious knee injury, potentially ending his season. In light of this, analysts suggest the Giants should explore a trade with the Minnesota Vikings for J.J. McCarthy, who is currently their third-string quarterback. With the Giants' need for a quarterback after Dart's injury, McCarthy could be a viable option to implement a similar offensive scheme they used with Dart. General manager Joe Schoen previously considered McCarthy in the 2024 draft, making a trade possible if the team decides to pursue this avenue.

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Status Watch

•Giants lost 28-6 to Rams on Monday Night Football.
•Jaxson Dart faces a potential season-ending knee surgery.
•Analysts recommend trading for Vikings' J.J. McCarthy.
•McCarthy is 23 years old and has had limited success with Minnesota.
•Giants may continue to evaluate Jameis Winston as starter.

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1:12 AMYahoo Sports — New York Giants Emerge as Potential J.J. McCarthy Trade Suitor

What they're saying

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The New York Giants dropped to 1-1 on the young 2026 NFL season on Monday Night Football with a blowout loss against the Los Angeles Rams. When all was said and done, John Harbaugh’s team lost the game by a final score of 28-6. While the loss was disappointing enough, the Giants were hit with […] The post New York Giants Emerge as Potential J.J. McCarthy Trade Suitor appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
— Yahoo Sports

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