J.J. McCarthy trade grades for Giants, Vikings after QB goes to New York for draft pick
J.J. McCarthy is heading to the New York Giants. A week after the franchise lost Jaxson Dart for hte season due to a knee injury that requires surgery, the Giants have sent an unconditional fifth-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft to the Minnesota Vikings for McCarthy, who lost training camp battles over the summer […]
The New York Giants have acquired J.J. McCarthy in a trade for the Minnesota Vikings' fifth-round pick, a deal designed to bolster their backup quarterback position after the season-ending knee injury to Jaxson Dart. The Giants reportedly received an unconditional fifth-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft in exchange for McCarthy. The Minnesota Vikings, meanwhile, have ended speculation over the future of young quarterback J.J.
McCarthy and saved nearly $5 million in cash and cap space, while acquiring an additional fifth-round pick that could be a top-150 selection. Both teams see positives in the trade, with the Giants potentially finding success under new head coach Matt Nagy and the Vikings gaining a steady veteran to support their playoff defense.
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