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 pick.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, September 28, 2026 —
The New York Giants have finalized a trade to acquire quarterback J.J. McCarthy, bringing him onto their roster from the Minnesota Vikings. The transaction involved the Giants sending a future draft selection to the Vikings.
Under the terms of the agreement, the New York Giants will send their 2027 fifth-round pick to the Minnesota Vikings. This trade marks a significant move for the Giants’ long-term quarterback strategy.
J.J. McCarthy, a quarterback who has generated considerable interest, now joins the Giants organization. The details surrounding the exact date of the trade’s finalization were not immediately available. The transaction was a direct exchange, with the Vikings receiving the draft compensation for the player.
The acquisition of McCarthy by the Giants, and the subsequent trade of a draft pick by the Vikings, highlights the ongoing player movement and strategic planning typical of professional sports organizations. The specifics of player contracts or any further conditions beyond the draft pick exchange were not disclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by By DAVE CAMPBELL and STEPHEN WHYNO, Associated Press on www.local10.com, see more information here.
