# J.J. McCarthy's Vikings Tenure Ends

> Vikings trade J.J. McCarthy after 10 starts as QB experiment unravels.
- Title: J.J. McCarthy's Vikings Tenure Ends · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Vikings trade J.J. McCarthy after 10 starts as QB experiment unravels. Vikings traded J.J. McCarthy after 10 NFL starts as his rookie season ended due to…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/j-j-mccarthy-vikings-giants-trade-whats-next-for-former-top-10-qb
- Published: 2026-09-28T17:44:30+00:00
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- Topics: j.j. mccarthy, vikings, giants, nfl, qb, mccarthy, vikings quarterback, minnesota, kyler murray, carson wentz, seahawks, nfl draft
## Vikings trade J.J. McCarthy
Vikings traded J.J. McCarthy to the Giants for a 2027 fifth-round pick after his 10th NFL start.
## McCarthy's college success
McCarthy led Michigan to a national championship with 72.3% completion rate, 22 touchdowns and four interceptions.
## NFL readiness concerns
McCarthy struggled with accuracy and pocket pressure during his rookie season, completing only 332 passes in 15 games.
## Injury impacts season
McCarthy suffered a torn meniscus during preseason, missing all of 2024 and forcing Sam Darnold to take over.
## Vikings' quarterback decision
Vikings named Kyler Murray the starter before the season began after McCarthy's poor performance.
## McCarthy's performance metrics
McCarthy ranked 34th in EPA per dropback and last in interceptions among first-round quarterbacks since 2016.
## McCarthy's development challenges
McCarthy struggled with timing and route anticipation, described as 'unpredictable' by Vikings players.
## Vikings' organizational shift
Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after a 9-8 season and McCarthy's poor performance.
## McCarthy's future with Giants
McCarthy will join the Giants to continue his NFL career after being traded by the Vikings.
## QB comparison to past picks
Trey Lance and Sam Darnold both had shorter tenures than McCarthy after being drafted in the first round.
## McCarthy's career trajectory
McCarthy's NFL career continues with the Giants after his Vikings tenure ended in 2025.
## Vikings' organizational consequences
Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after a 9-8 season and McCarthy's poor performance.
## McCarthy's next challenge
McCarthy must prove he can handle the pressure of being a starting quarterback with the Giants.
## Vikings' decision impact
Vikings traded McCarthy after 10 starts as their experiment with a young quarterback unraveled.
## Key takeaway

Vikings traded J.J. McCarthy after 10 NFL starts as his rookie season ended due to injury and poor performance.