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Giants trade for Vikings QB after Dart injury
New York Giants acquire Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy following Jaxson Dart's season-ending knee injury.
In brief
New York Giants acquire Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy following Jaxson Dart's season-ending knee injury. New York Giants trade a 2027 fifth-round pick to Minnesota Vikings for J.J. McCarthy after Jaxson Dart's knee injury ends his 2026 season. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Jaxson Dart injury
Jaxson Dart suffered a knee injury during Week Two against Los Angeles Rams, ending his 2026 NFL season.
Giants trade for McCarthy
New York Giants trade a 2027 fifth-round pick to Minnesota Vikings for J.J. McCarthy.
McCarthy's background
McCarthy failed to establish himself as Minnesota's starter after being drafted in 2024, having played under Jim Harbaugh.
Dart's replacement
Veteran Jameis Winston replaced Dart as Giants' starting quarterback, leading them to a 2-1 record.
McCarthy's potential
McCarthy is expected to get his Vikings career up and running once he returns from injury after Sam Darnold left for Seahawks.
The one thing
New York Giants trade a 2027 fifth-round pick to Minnesota Vikings for J.J. McCarthy after Jaxson Dart's knee injury ends his 2026 season.
