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Giants trade for Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy after Jaxson Dart's knee surgery
September 28, 2026 at 05:26 PM
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J.J. McCarthy isn't the answer for the Giants ... right? Barnwell on the trade's potential impact
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ESESPN
Who takes the blame for J.J. McCarthy exiting Minnesota as a draft bust?
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Grading NFL trades: Who won the J.J. McCarthy deal, Giants or Vikings?
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TGThe Guardian
Giants trade for Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy with Jaxson Dart ruled out for season
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Sources: Giants acquire QB J.J. McCarthy in trade with Vikings
(opens the publisher’s site)The New York Giants acquired quarterback JJ McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round pick as Jaxson Dart recovers from knee surgery.
- The Vikings announced the trade on Monday pending McCarthy passing a physical.
- Jaxson Dart underwent surgery on his left knee and will miss at least the rest of the regular season.
- Coach John Harbaugh said Jameis Winston, who started Sunday's win over Tennessee, will remain the starter.
- McCarthy, the 10th pick of the 2024 draft, was Minnesota's third-string quarterback behind Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz.