Giants trade for Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy with Jaxson Dart ruled out for season
Summary
The New York Giants traded for quarterback JJ McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings, giving up a 2027 fifth-round draft pick. The trade follows an injury to Giants' quarterback Jaxson Dart, who will miss the rest of the season after knee surgery.Key Facts
- The Giants acquired JJ McCarthy from the Vikings in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick.
- The trade depends on McCarthy passing a physical exam.
- Jaxson Dart, a Giants quarterback, had knee surgery and will miss the rest of the regular season.
- Jameis Winston started for the Giants recently but the team struggled offensively.
- JJ McCarthy was the 10th overall pick in the 2024 draft but lost the starting position in Minnesota.
- McCarthy has thrown more interceptions (12) than touchdowns (11) in his NFL career so far.
- McCarthy won a college national championship at Michigan, coached by Jim Harbaugh, brother of Giants coach John Harbaugh.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield will miss at least three weeks due to a thumb injury.
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