The New York Giants are acquiring quarterback J.J. McCarthy from Minnesota for a 2027 fifth-round pick, adding depth after starter Jaxson Dart was ruled out for the rest of the regular season with a torn MCL and meniscus. McCarthy had been the Vikings’ third-stringer.
McCarthy missed his 2024 rookie season with a torn MCL. In 2025, he made his regular-season debut and went 6-4 in 10 starts, passing for 1,632 yards, 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He also missed five games with a high-ankle sprain and one with a concussion.
Jameis Winston started for New York in its Week 3 win over Tennessee, with Jake Haener as his backup. The article says the Giants could consider starting McCarthy around their Week 8 bye, depending on Winston’s performance over the next month.
