# J.J. McCarthy Trade Grades

> Giants trade J.J. McCarthy for depth, Vikings gain draft pick.
- Title: J.J. McCarthy Trade Grades · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Giants trade J.J. McCarthy for depth, Vikings gain draft pick. Giants get J.J. McCarthy in trade for a 2027 fifth-round pick, potentially a downgrade from…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/j-j-mccarthy-trade-grades-qb-giants-vikings
- Published: 2026-09-28T17:06:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: j.j. mccarthy, giants, vikings, nfl, jameis winston, knee injury, trade, sports
## Giants trade J.J. McCarthy
New York Giants agreed to trade with Minnesota Vikings for former first-round pick J.J. McCarthy in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick.
## Jaxson Dart injury
Giants lost starting quarterback Jaxson Dart for the rest of the season due to a knee injury sustained in Week 2.
## Jameis Winston performance
Winston started Week 3 game against Titans with Jake Haener backing him up, completing 14 of 22 passes for 118 yards and no touchdowns.
## J.J. McCarthy stats
McCarthy has 10 career starts, 11 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, and a completion percentage of 57.6.
## Vikings' trade value
Vikings received a 2027 fifth-round pick, $4.6 million in cash, and cap space from the trade with Giants.
## Giants' trade grade
Giants receive a C grade for potentially trading McCarthy for depth, risking a downgrade from Jameis Winston.
## Vikings' trade grade
Vikings earn a B+ grade for gaining a 2027 fifth-round pick and clearing cap space after McCarthy's trade.
## Key takeaway

Giants get J.J. McCarthy in trade for a 2027 fifth-round pick, potentially a downgrade from Jameis Winston.