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The Minnesota Vikings traded quarterback JJ McCarthy to the New York Giants for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick, the teams announced. The deal marks a rapid change at the position for both franchises in the wake of the surrounding news cycle.
Trade Details
The trade news was accompanied by reporting that Jaxson Dart suffered an injury that will sideline him for the rest of the regular season. That injury circumstance helped set the stage for the quarterback move in New York.
Quarterback Status
Following the trade, reporting indicates Jameis Winston is the Giants’ starting quarterback, giving the Giants a new lead under center as McCarthy joins New York. McCarthy was the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, a detail that underscored the high draft investment the Vikings made prior to this trade.
On the field last season, McCarthy appeared in 10 NFL starts for Minnesota, completing 57.6 percent of his passes for 1,632 yards with 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Those numbers help frame why the Vikings are comfortable moving on from him in this deal alongside the 2027 fifth-round pick.
The trade details, including the exchange of picks, reflect a calculated reshuffling at quarterback that both clubs will now navigate as their seasons unfold.