Giants acquire quarterback McCarthy from Vikings

Summarised from 5 outlets · Updated 28 Sept, 18:24 · Archive

The New York Giants have acquired quarterback JJ McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings.

The New York Giants have acquired quarterback JJ McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick. The trade comes after Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 2 against the LA Rams. McCarthy was selected in the first round by the Vikings in 2024. The trade is pending McCarthy passing a physical.

How it is being reported

• Harbaugh brothers really love J.J. McCarthy and that's one reason he's going to the New York Giants in a tradeFox News · 28 Sept, 18:06
• Giants trade for McCarthy after Dart injurySky Sports · 28 Sept, 18:00
• Giants trade for Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy with Jaxson Dart ruled out for seasonThe Guardian · 28 Sept, 17:36
• Desperate New York Giants trade for NFL bust JJ McCarthy in bombshell move after Jaxson Dart injuryDaily Mail Sport · 28 Sept, 17:26
• Giants trade for J.J. McCarthy in eye-opening QB twistNew York Post · 28 Sept, 17:18

In this story: New York Giants · Minnesota Vikings · JJ McCarthy · Jaxson Dart · LA Rams

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