Vikings trade J.J. McCarthy to New York Giants for 5th round pick
Vikings trade QB J.J. McCarthy to Giants: Reports
According to multiple reports, the Minnesota Vikings are trading quarterback J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants for a 2027 fifth-round pick. McCarthy made 10 starts in two-plus seasons, and was 6-4. FOX 9 Sports Reporter Pierre Noujaim reacts to the news on All Day.
EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) - The J.J. McCarthy era with the Minnesota Vikings is apparently over after two-plus seasons and 10 starts.
Vikings trade J.J. McCarthy to Giants
What we know:
The Vikings announced Monday they are trading J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants for a 2027 fifth-round pick. The Giants need quarterback depth after Jaxson Dart went down with a knee injury that requires season-ending surgery. The Giants have Jameis Winston as their current starting quarterback.
McCarthy’s Vikings’ tenure
Why you should care:
The Vikings moved up to the No. 10 spot in the 2024 NFL Draft to draft McCarthy, fresh off a national championship at Michigan. McCarthy went 6-4 as a starter for his career, but was inconsistent running the offense and had trouble staying healthy.
He missed seven games last season with a concussion, ankle and hand injuries. He missed his entire rookie season with a torn meniscus.
The Vikings brought in Kyler Murray on a veteran minimum contract this offseason, and he beat out McCarthy for the starting job.
What's next:
Vikings’ coach Kevin O’Connell is expected to speak with media virtually at noon Monday, following the team’s 23-16 win at Tampa Bay to start the season 3-0.