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

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The New York Giants acquired quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings on Monday in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick, a deal the teams say is pending McCarthy passing a physical. McCarthy was the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft but lost the Vikings' starting job to Kyler Murray and fell to third on the depth chart behind Carson Wentz. In 10 starts last season McCarthy completed 57.6 percent of his passes for 1,632 yards, 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, and he added 181 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. The Vikings cited a rookie season lost to injury and inconsistent play; McCarthy missed 24 of 34 possible games in his first two NFL seasons. New York made the move after starter Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 2, with Jameis Winston taking over and starting the team’s recent games, including a 12-7 win over Tennessee in which he completed 14 of 22 passes for 118 yards. The trade gives the Giants a young quarterback on a rookie deal to compete behind or potentially replace Winston, and gives Minnesota a draft pick and roster flexibility while moving on from a former first-round selection.

Tom Pelissero

@tompelissero.bsky.social

Trade! The Vikings are sending QB J.J. McCarthy to the Giants for a 2027 fifth-round pick, sources tell The Ringer and Netflix Sports. With Jaxson Dart out for the regular season, New York adds another young QB, while Minnesota gains flexibility and McCarthy gets a fresh start.

26211d ago

Charlie Fillenwarth20

Giants already regretting that they let Tommy DeVito go.

ANT13

As a Giants hater I love this for them

Ethan10

Thanksgiving is gonna be awkward in the Harbough family this year. “I thought you said this kid had talent bro.”

「james」8

Well since the Giants already have a guy wearing # 9, RIP Nine

Art Martin5

JJ has been brushing up on his Microsoft Surface tablet skills, to ensure a very long NFL career as a backup. Microsoft just came out with a 12" screen. But JJ prefers the one that is "the nine" inch version

Airwolf!3

JJ McCarthy stans are like chemtrails people

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Micah70

look, the only solace I have as a patriots fan right now is that at least other franchises are also having embarrassing quarterback-related issues

Scott Spratt37

I think J.J. McCarthy can do a very good Jaxson Dart impersonation for the Giants. And I mean that entirely based on their appearances.

Matt Fries23

I thought he had a chance to be a really good QB, it didn't work out for a wide variety of reasons, and I have no ill will if he has success elsewhere, but I'm glad our long national n9nemare is over.

I have nothing left but this plea-please help my football team 💔10

“Best we can do is a younger, undeveloped Winston “

Matthew James Ⓥ2

The JJ in Purple era comes to an end. Maybe not riveting #NFL news, but something to chew on. Still got hopes for Kyler Murray. O'Connell may have to bend a bit and move him around more. He is shorter, likes to use those fast feet. Bootleg it! 🏈

kyuuri 🐇2

if jim harbaugh referred me to john harbaugh, i could probably have a spot on the giants 53 man roster by the end of the day

acallan1 is footballmaxxing yet again2

have Giants fans not suffered enough?

DrawPlayDave

@thedrawplay.com

Watching Case Keenum throw dimes when the Giants just gave up a 5th for JJ McCarthy

15611d ago

Aaron Marohl1

Vikings fans watching Minneapolis Miracle legend Case Keenum throw dimes

One Big Clayton (614 of 🏴‍☠️)1

Don't worry Dave, the system in Minnesota just wasn't a good fit for Nine. He'll flourish in a Harbaugh offense!

assbutt

@nasboat.org

checking in on the Vikings subreddit after hearing the JJ McCarthy trade news

reply 1: my dad is predicting Herbert to be a Viking next year

reply 2: my dad is an alcoholic and is passed out in the front yard

12411d ago

Norm Charlatan8

Love this for us (you).

Updog Sinclair4

Putting up gaudy stats while never winning anything of consequence? My god, Herbert IS a Viking!

Smash1

Imagine drafting a guy in the top 10 and trading him for a 5th rounder two years later.

Ian Rapoport

@rapsheet.bsky.social

A fun trade: The New York Giants acquire JJ McCarthy.

7811d ago

Michael4

First trade of the NFL off-season? "When he's played, he's played well." Tell me you didn't watch his games without telling me you didn't watch his games.

Eric 👨🏻‍💻1

Bro, giving up your first round QB for a fifth is the opposite of “fun”. Speaking from Kenny Pickett related experience.

Robert Hirsh1

Ian’s idea of fun is sus

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ʞ 🎃2

so you're telling me the Jameis Winston Experiment is over

Sydney Bauer

@sydney-bauer.com

jaxson dart going down was like the Battle of Bataan and trading for JJ McCarthy is nominally putting a garrison on Wake Island to repel an invasion.

8211d ago

Bill Barnwell

@billbarnwell.com

Another new column today: Arguing both sides of the J.J. McCarthy trade. Why will it work out for the Giants? Or why will it disappoint? www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

6311d ago

Y'all and Oates4

Bill, serious question: Was he really any good in college to warrant all the attention he's gotten? Or was it because he went to Michigan and they won? Because I didn't see a ton from him that made me think, wow, this guy should be drafted high.

💤💤💤💤💤💤oinks!3

No. No he will not.

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Scott Spratt8

Should the Giants be worried that Kevin O'Connell gave up on J.J. McCarthy so quickly? Of course not, that guy drafted J.J. McCarthy.

actioncookbook

@actioncookbook.com

with the JJ McCarthy Era drawing to a close, I'm hearing buzz that the Vikings are looking to pull an experienced veteran signal-caller out of retirement

6111d ago

Kit Wren4

crazy that you still find new ways to do this

Max Sloan2

it's great to be a Mountaineer

Robert Baker1

I honestly forget if there is an actual reason for this or it’s purely vibes, but I admire it

Scott McNelis1

Surely that signal caller has a KILLER first name!

NFL Daily News

@insidenflnews.bsky.social

‼️ Trade summary, per Tom Pelissero: Giants get - JJ McCarthy Vikings get - 2027 5th-round pick

4811d ago

James Adamczyk8

Lmaooo no way JJ McCarthy is their answer

Strang1

I’ve heard of Nine to Five, but Nine FOR Five? In THIS economy??

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NFL Daily News22

Schultz: Addition of JJ McCarthy viewed as move to bolster backup QB position behind Jameis Winston.

Nick9

9-11 is now the second worst 9 to happen to New York.

Hustle Chillson8

#9 is already taken in New York how is he gonna handle this

Oakes3

Woof, New York is gonna eat that kid alive

kelsey

@whoaakelseyy.bsky.social

Listen man JJ McCarthy is not good at quarterback but for a fifth round pick and on a rookie deal it’s not the worst option for a team that is now starting the ghost of Jameis Winston

4611d ago

kelsey2

It would’ve been much more fun though to get Carson beck or the guy from Georgia tech whose name I can’t remember who plays like he welcomes death to his door

Xeynon1

Jameis is more fun though.

evadtsujevad.bsky.social1

Harbaugh might be the type of coach that can get his head screwed on straight. He is more than capable of being a decent game manager or bridge QB in the future.

Matt Lombardo

@mattlombardo.bsky.social

The Vikings couldn’t wait to get rid of JJ McCarthy. Remarkable to watch a team so completely abandon a QB they invested so much in.

4911d ago

Ben 🧀12

My guess is that Kwesi was a HUGE fan, no one else was, he pulled rank for JJ, got fired, and now KOC wants nothing to do with him. Legit could be the Sam Darnold arc which would be hilarious on many levels.

Churchy LaRoux5

It's only remarkable if you didn't watch him play

hawkball.bsky.social4

It seems to me though that good organizations recognize a sunken cost and move quickly to get rid of said cost. I like a franchise that can admit a mistake.

rocketsprout.bsky.social3

If you remove the sunk cost of the investment to get him, there's no scenario where he's done anything to justify keeping him around since he's been in the building

Sarcasmo Ultra BLAM!3

They pushed Sam Darnold out to keep salary cap money, and to focus on JJ McCarthy. Say, what quarterback was on the Superbowl winning team last year?🤔🤦‍♀️ The Vikings have such a wonderful way of shooting their own feet.

Unsanctioned Buffoonery (Dan)2

The gigantic gap between where the team was and where he was exasperated the situation. A win-now team went all in on a guy who turned out to be a long term project at best. They were smart to immediately pivot.

Ben Goessling

@bengoessling.bsky.social

The #Vikings traded J.J. McCarthy to the Giants for a fifth-round pick, pending a physical.

3811d ago

coldsteel5.bsky.social7

Would, KOC saying organizations fail young QBs is true....and he failed JJM

heHVIIIme5

If the Kyler experiment fails, KOC should be on the hottest of hot seats. "QB whisperer" my ass.

coldsteel5.bsky.social3

Please ask KOC "Did you fail your young QB?"

McGrouchy2

Welp… I would be willing to bet that next year’s starting QB is not currently on our roster.

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Julie DiCaro16

How does THAT help anything for either team?

Andrew Krammer15

The McCarthy era ends after 10 starts

Patrick Claybon

@patrickclaybon.bsky.social

Q: How can we make this situation better? A: National Championship QB JJ McCarthy

4211d ago

Andrew Siciliano

@andrewsiciliano.bsky.social

J.J. McCarthy is the second 2024 1st rounder to be traded. McCarthy went 10th overall. Vikings get a 2027 5th round pick. Jared Verse went 19th overall. Rams sent Verse, a #1, #2, and #3 for Myles Garrett.

3511d ago

Michael Ray Surber of Killer Antz with a zed + Church Rat

@surber.bsky.social

Really need a complicated graphic 8 years from now that explains how the Giants trading their 5th round pick for JJ McCarthy led to some team getting Marshall Manning.

3911d ago