The Giants just traded for J.J. McCarthy. Will he start for them?
The Giants acquired J.J. McCarthy in a trade from the Vikings. Will he start for New York, or will Jameis Winston continue to hold onto that role?
The New York Giants have acquired Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy in a trade, following the loss of their starter, Jaxson Dart, due to a knee injury. McCarthy, a first-round pick from the 2024 NFL Draft, transferred from the Vikings to the Giants after falling out of favor there. Despite a promising start in the Vikings' 2025 season with a 6-4 record, he struggled with a 6-4 record and a 57.6% completion rate in 10 starts.
The Giants plan to use McCarthy as their top backup, behind veteran Jameis Winston, who is expected to remain the team's starter. Harbaugh, the Giants' head coach, stated that Winston's performance would not affect his starting status. The Giants' quarterback depth chart currently lists Winston as the starter, McCarthy as the top backup, and Jake Haener as the third-string quarterback.
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