Giants Acquire J.J. McCarthy from Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings traded former 2024 first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants for a 2027 fifth-round pick after he fell behind Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz on the depth chart. McCarthy missed his rookie season with a knee injury and made 10 starts in 2025, completing 57.6% of his passes for 1,632 yards, 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions; reports also cited concerns in Minnesota about his maturity and approach to injury recovery. Vikings general manager Nolan Teasley said the trade was in the organization’s best interest, while praising McCarthy and saying his NFL future remains unwritten. The Giants acquired the 23-year-old after starter Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury, and coach John Harbaugh said Jameis Winston will start the upcoming game, leaving McCarthy’s role and the team’s longer-term plans uncertain.