Giants acquire Vikings QB McCarthy for 2027 fifth-round pick

The New York Giants acquired quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round pick, pending his physical, after Jaxson Dart’s knee injury sidelined him for at least the rest of the regular season. The move gives New York another option after Jameis Winston’s first two starts produced no touchdowns, though coach John Harbaugh said Winston would start the upcoming game against Arizona. McCarthy, the 10th pick in the 2024 draft, fell behind Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz in Minnesota and has struggled to establish himself in the NFL. The trade drew mixed assessments: some see a low-cost way to improve the Giants’ quarterback depth, while others view the modest return as evidence of how much McCarthy’s value has declined.