Giants acquire quarterback J.J. McCarthy from Vikings for 2027 fifth-round pick
Minnesota traded the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 draft to New York for a 2027 fifth-round selection, sending quarterback J.J. McCarthy to the Giants, who are seeking depth at the position after injuries to Jaxson Dart.
The Minnesota Vikings have dealt the tenth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to the New York Giants in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2027 draft. The transaction moves former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who had been on Minnesota's depth chart behind Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz, to a Giants roster that currently lists Jameis Winston as the starter and Jake Haener as the backup. The move addresses New York's need for quarterback depth after a knee injury sidelined Jaxson Dart for the remainder of the regular season. McCarthy will compete for playing time behind Winston, with his opportunities likely tied to Winston's health and performance.