Coverage dated September 26, 2026 to October 2, 2026

Giants acquire La Grange Park native J.J. McCarthy from the Vikings for a 2027 pick

Headline from Fox32 Chicago, from the development of Sep 28, 2026

Newest development Oct 1, 2026 · 3 reportsMicah Parsons Breaks Down Why JJ McCarthy Could Fit Perfectly With Giants

The New York Giants acquired quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round pick on Monday, adding another young player at the most important position in football less than a week after learning Jaxson Dart would be out for at least the rest of the regular season because…

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    Giants acquire La Grange Park native J.J. McCarthy from the Vikings for a 2027 pick

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  2. Insiders tell The Post how J.J. McCarthy can make the most of his Giants chance

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  3. Newest

    Micah Parsons Breaks Down Why JJ McCarthy Could Fit Perfectly With Giants

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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Reports & sources

62 articles, oldest first.

  1. Independent Journal Review

    Giants Acquire J.J. McCarthy from Vikings (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    The New York Giants signed quarterback Jake Haener from their practice squad to back up Jameis Winston for Sunday’s game against the Titans, following Jaxson Dart’s placement on injured reserve. The team also elevated receiver Braxton Berrios and linebacker Malik Harrison, while considering adding a…

  2. NBC New York

    Giants acquire quarterback J.J. McCarthy from Vikings for a draft pick (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    J.J. McCarthy of the Minnesota Vikings during the preseason game against the New York Giants on Aug. 15, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

  3. New York Post

    Giants trade for J.J. McCarthy in eye-opening QB twist (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Giants have added a new quarterback to the mix in the wake of Jaxson Dart's season-ending injury.

  4. KAAL Rochester

    Report: Minnesota Vikings trade J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    (ABC 6 Sports) — The Minnesota Vikings have traded J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Schefter reported the former first-round pick has been moved to the Giants as New York looks to get some stability in their quarterback room following Jaxson Dart…

  5. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Giants acquire quarterback J.J. McCarthy in a trade with the Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round pick (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Giants acquire quarterback J.J. McCarthy in a trade with the Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round pick

  6. WDIO Duluth

    Giants acquire quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round pick (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    The New York Giants have acquired quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round pick. The Vikings announced the trade Monday pending McCarthy passing a physical. The Giants made the aggressive move days after Jaxson Dart had surgery on his left knee that will sideline h…

  7. MLive

    Ex-Michigan star QB and former first-round pick traded by Vikings (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    J.J. McCarthy's tenure in Minnesota is already over. He was the No. 10 overall pick in 2024.

  8. Brainerd Dispatch

    Vikings trade J.J. McCarthy to Giants for mid-round draft pick (opens Brainerd Dispatch)

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    Brainerd Dispatch's feed description

    He was originally selected with the No. 10 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

  9. The Oregonian

    NFL quarterback, former first-round pick traded to NFC team (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Minnesota Vikings quarterback and former Michigan star J.J. McCarthy is on the move.

  10. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Giants swing QB trade for former first-round pick they once passed on (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    The Giants have traded for J.J. McCarthy.

  11. amNewYork

    Giants acquire QB JJ McCarthy in big trade with Vikings (opens amNewYork)

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    amNewYork's feed description

    Clearly uninspired by the recent play of Jameis Winston in relief of the injured Jaxson Dart, the New York Giants swung a trade to shake up their quarterback depth chart, acquiring JJ McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings for a fifth-round draft pick on Monday.

  12. The Guardian

    Giants trade for Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy with Jaxson Dart ruled out for season (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Minnesota will receive fifth-round pick for quarterback McCarthy was first-round selection for Vikings in 2024 The New York Giants have acquired quarterback JJ McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round pick.

  13. KELOLAND Sioux Falls

    Vikings trade J.J. McCarthy to Giants (opens KELOLAND Sioux Falls)

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    KELOLAND Sioux Falls's feed description

    SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The Minnesota Vikings have traded quarterback J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants, according to multiple reports. Tom Pelissero, Adam Schefter, and many others reported Monday morning that McCarthy is being sent to the Giants in exchange for a fifth-round pick.

  14. Newsweek

    Giants Land Former First-Round QB JJ McCarthy in Blockbuster Trade (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    J.J. McCarthy is heading to New York after the Giants made a blockbuster trade to replace injured quarterback Jaxson Dart.

  15. UPI

    New York Giants trade for Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    The Minnesota Vikings will trade quarterback J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants for a fifth-round draft pick, a league source told UPI on Monday.

  16. Fox News

    Harbaugh brothers really love J.J. McCarthy and that's one reason he's going to the New York Giants in a trade (opens Fox News)

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    J.J. McCarthy heads to the New York Giants for a fifth-round pick after the Minnesota Vikings gave up on the former first-round quarterback.

  17. PhillyVoice

    Report: The Giants are trading for Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (opens PhillyVoice)

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    PhillyVoice's feed description

    With Jaxson Dart done for the season and Jameis Winston playing like, well, Jameis Winston, the New York Giants have traded a fifth-rond draft pick for Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy, per several media outlets.

  18. FOX 5 New York

    Giants acquire Vikings QB JJ McCarthy after Dart's injury, trade away 2027 5th-round pick (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    The Giants have acquired Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick.

  19. Breitbart News

    Giants Trade for Former Vikings First-Rounder JJ McCarthy in Surprising QB Twist (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    In a move that could significantly affect the rest of New York's season, the Giants traded a 2027 fifth-round pick to the Minnesota Vikings for former first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

  20. WDIO Duluth

    Ticker – JJ Traded to Giants (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    The Minnesota Vikings traded quarterback J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants for a 2027 fifth-round pick.

  21. Pix11

    JJ McCarthy is not the Giants' starting QB, Harbaugh says (opens Pix11)

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    Pix11's feed description

    EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (PIX11) — Michigan alumnus J.J. McCarthy is back in the Harbaugh tree just three years after winning the College Football Playoff National Championship. McCarthy, this time, substitutes Jim for John at the professional level after the Minnesota Vikings traded the third-year qua…

  22. AL.com

    How is Jameis Winston impacted by the Giants trade for J.J. McCarthy? (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    The Minnesota Vikings unloaded a player once labeled as the quarterback of the franchise's future on Monday afternoon.

  23. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    When will Giants bench Jameis Winston for J.J. McCarthy? John Harbaugh weighs in (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Jameis Winston remains the Giants' starter — for now.

  24. WFMZ Allentown

    NFL Giants obtain QB McCarthy from Vikings (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Second-year NFL quarterback J.J. McCarthy was traded on Monday by Minnesota to the New York Giants, hoping to boost their scoring after a season-ending injury to starting signal-caller Jaxson Dart.

  25. Newsweek

    J.J. McCarthy Makes Unwanted History With Trade (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Quarterback J.J. McCarthy is headed to a new team, making some unfortunate history in the process.

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