{
  "id": 9437673,
  "title": "John Harbaugh doesn't rule out Giants trading for QB, but he might not like what's out there",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/john-harbaugh-doesnt-rule-out-giants-trading-for-qb-but-he-might-not",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T23:15:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/john-harbaugh-doesnt-rule-out-giants-trading-for-qb-but-he-might-not-like-whats-out-there-231530948.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "John Harbaugh, head coach of the New York Giants, has indicated that the team is open to exploring all avenues to add another quarterback, including potentially trading for one. However, Harbaugh suggests that a \"veteran\" quarterback would be preferred, implying that rookies may not be the optimal choice. He also noted that the trade pool of unemployed quarterbacks might not be deep enough to provide a suitable option before the season becomes a challenge. The article highlights the difficulty in finding a reliable backup quarterback, citing the examples of Jameis Winston, who struggled against the Rams, and the successful performances of Mac Jones and Davis Mills as proof that quality backups are scarce. The trade market is further hampered by the high salaries of backup quarterbacks like Jameis Winston, making them difficult to acquire through trade. The article also discusses the potential trade options, including Jameis Winston, Davis Mills, Spencer Rattler, Carson Wentz, Anthony Richardson, and Kirk Cousins, but concludes that trading for such players is unlikely due to their salaries, limited availability, and the potential for signing a street veteran instead. The article concludes by acknowledging the possibility of J.J. McCarthy being a trade option, but cautions that the Giants would need to carefully consider the terms of any trade, given their current need for replacements and the potential loss of a fourth-round pick.",
  "summary": "The pool of unemployed quarterbacks capable of potentially being a starter is shallow enough. The trade pool appears even less deep.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Giants' John Harbaugh shares surprisingly good Jaxson Dart injury news",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/giants-john-harbaugh-shares-surprisingly-good-jaxson-dart-injury-news",
        "published": "2026-09-23T21:28:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}