New York Giants Acquire Quarterback J.J. McCarthy from Minnesota Vikings
The New York Giants have acquired quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick.
Topeka, KS, September 28, 2026 —
The New York Giants have announced the acquisition of quarterback J.J. McCarthy. The trade, which sends McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings to the Giants, was finalized in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick. Specific details regarding the exact date of the transaction and any further conditions of the pick were not immediately provided.
J.J. McCarthy joins the Giants organization as a quarterback. The Minnesota Vikings will receive a future draft selection in the fifth round of the 2027 NFL Draft as compensation for the trade. The summary provided does not include information about McCarthy’s current contract status, his role within the Giants’ future plans, or any specific reasons cited by either team for the transaction.
The New York Giants organization has not released further details concerning the implications of this trade for their current quarterback depth chart or overall team strategy. Similarly, the Minnesota Vikings’ statement regarding the move, beyond confirming the return of a 2027 fifth-round draft pick, was not detailed in the provided summary. The transaction highlights a strategic move by the Giants in the quarterback market, involving a draft pick from the 2027 class.
Story summarized from the original created by DAVE CAMPBELL and STEPHEN WHYNO, Associated Press on www.ksnt.com, see more information here.
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