Giants evaluate J.J. McCarthy's backup role after trade

Giants evaluate J.J. McCarthy's backup role after trade

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The New York Giants are evaluating rookie quarterback J. J. McCarthy’s readiness to serve as the backup to Jameis Winston ahead of the team’s game, the New York Post reported. The Giants obtained McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings in early September, sending a 2027 fifth-round pick in exchange for the former No.  10 overall 2024 draft selection, a move described by Yahoo Sports as a low-cost, scheme-fit acquisition.

Minnesota released the quarterback after ten starts, nbcsports. com reported. The trade was intended to add depth after rookie Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury, leaving Winston as the starter and McCarthy as the backup, CBS Sports noted. Sports Illustrated said the Giants were concerned about McCarthy’s durability and consistency.

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New York Giants Minnesota Vikings J.J. McCarthy Joe Schoen Jameis Winston Jaxson Dart

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October 06, 2026
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Giants assess J.J. McCarthy's role as backup quarterback
Giants assess J.J. McCarthy's role as backup quarterback

New York Post • 06 Oct 02:27

The New York Giants are evaluating rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy's readiness to serve as the second-string QB behind Jameis Winston ahead of Sunday’s game, while also addressing injuries and roster changes.

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October 05, 2026
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Giants kept rookie J.J. McCarthy inactive despite activating him for a special-teams roster slot
Giants kept rookie J.J. McCarthy inactive despite activating him for a special-teams roster slot

New York Post • 05 Oct 12:30

The New York Giants activated quarterback J.J. McCarthy for a game-day roster but head coach John Harbaugh said he never intended to play the rookie in the win over the Cardinals.

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October 03, 2026
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Quarterback J.J. McCarthy joins Giants as backup after trade from Vikings
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy joins Giants as backup after trade from Vikings

New York Post • 03 Oct 04:25

Former first-round pick J.J. McCarthy was traded from Minnesota to New York for a fifth-round pick and will serve as Jameis Winston’s backup while Jaxson Dart remains out for the season.

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October 01, 2026
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Giants acquire J.J. McCarthy as backup to Jameis Winston after Jaxson Dart injury
Giants acquire J.J. McCarthy as backup to Jameis Winston after Jaxson Dart injury

CBS Sports • 01 Oct 00:13

The New York Giants added former Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy to serve as a backup for starter Jameis Winston, following a season-ending knee injury to Jaxson Dart.

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September 30, 2026
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Vikings trade former starter J.J. McCarthy to Giants after disappointing season
Vikings trade former starter J.J. McCarthy to Giants after disappointing season

Bleacher Report • 30 Sep 13:53

Minnesota released quarterback J.J. McCarthy to New York following a season marked by injuries and inconsistent performance, while veteran Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz assume the top roles.

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Giants acquire former Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy in trade, retain Jaxson Dart as starter
Giants acquire former Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy in trade, retain Jaxson Dart as starter

NFL Rumors - ProFootballRumors.com • 30 Sep 05:59

The New York Giants traded a fifth-round pick for quarterback J.J. McCarthy, but rookie Jaxson Dart remains the team's primary starter while veteran Jameis Winston stays as the backup.

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September 29, 2026
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Giants acquire former Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy amid concerns over durability and consistency
Giants acquire former Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy amid concerns over durability and consistency

Sports Illustrated • 29 Sep 18:40

The New York Giants have traded for quarterback J.J. McCarthy after the Minnesota Vikings decided he would not be their long-term starter, citing durability and performance issues.

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Vikings release first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy after 10 starts
Vikings release first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy after 10 starts

nbcsports.com • 29 Sep 14:04

Minnesota cut 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy, joining a small group of quarterbacks who played ten or fewer games for the teams that drafted them.

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Giants acquire quarterback J.J. McCarthy in trade, citing scheme fit and low cost
Giants acquire quarterback J.J. McCarthy in trade, citing scheme fit and low cost

Yahoo Sports • 29 Sep 02:28

New York traded a 2027 fifth-round pick to Minnesota for rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy, a move officials say aligns with the team’s offensive scheme and represents a modest price for a former top-10 draft pick.

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September 28, 2026
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Giants acquire J.J. McCarthy from Vikings for 2027 fifth-round pick
Giants acquire J.J. McCarthy from Vikings for 2027 fifth-round pick

USA Today • 28 Sep 22:30

New York traded a 2027 fifth-round selection to Minnesota for quarterback J.J. McCarthy after Jaxson Dart’s injury, while the Vikings moved on from the former first-round pick.

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Giants acquire former first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy from Vikings
Giants acquire former first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy from Vikings

CBS Sports • 28 Sep 20:36

New York traded a 2027 fifth-round pick to Minnesota for quarterback J.J. McCarthy as they look to add depth after Jaxson Dart’s injury, while Jameis Winston remains the starter.

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Giants acquire J.J. McCarthy from Vikings for 2027 fifth-round pick
Giants acquire J.J. McCarthy from Vikings for 2027 fifth-round pick

ESPN • 28 Sep 17:32

New York trades a 2027 fifth-round pick to Minnesota for quarterback J.J. McCarthy, receiving a C-grade assessment, while the Vikings earn a B+ grade for the deal.

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Giants acquire quarterback J.J. McCarthy from Vikings for 2027 fifth-round pick
Giants acquire quarterback J.J. McCarthy from Vikings for 2027 fifth-round pick

NBC Sports • 28 Sep 16:30

New York traded for former first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy, sending a 2027 fifth-round selection to Minnesota as the team seeks additional depth at the position.

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Giants acquire quarterback J.J. McCarthy from Vikings for 2027 fifth-round pick
Giants acquire quarterback J.J. McCarthy from Vikings for 2027 fifth-round pick

NBC Sports • 28 Sep 16:18

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.

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