# Russell Wilson Explains Giants Trade

> Russell Wilson says J.J. McCarthy trade helps Giants quarterback situation.
- Title: Russell Wilson Explains Giants Trade · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Russell Wilson says J.J. McCarthy trade helps Giants quarterback situation. Giants trade J.J. McCarthy to New York after his injuries, with Russell Wilson…
- Keywords: j.j. mccarthy, giants, russell wilson, kyle long, nfl, jackson dart, jameis winston, michigan, season-ending knee injury, high ankle sprain, sports, Russell
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/jj-mccarthy-trade-giants-russell-wilson
- Published: 2026-10-01T00:13:50+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: j.j. mccarthy, giants, russell wilson, kyle long, nfl, jackson dart, jameis winston, michigan, season-ending knee injury, high ankle sprain, sports
## Giants trade J.J. McCarthy
Giants trade J.J. McCarthy to New York after his injuries, with Russell Wilson and Kyle Long explaining the move benefits McCarthy's career restart.
## McCarthy's injury history
McCarthy suffered a season-ending knee injury before the regular season in 2025, then a high ankle sprain and concussion in 2025.
## Wilson's view on trade
Wilson called the trade 'interesting' and said it could be a 'great' situation for McCarthy to restart his career.

> Wilson called the trade 'interesting' and said it could be a 'great' situation for McCarthy to restart his career.
## McCarthy's performance
In 10 games, McCarthy went 6-4 with a 57.6% completion rate, 1,632 yards, 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
## Long's perspective
Long says the understanding and messaging from the team needs to be clear to McCarthy that Winston is the starter and when 'the guy with the diamonds,' aka Dart, is back, he will be the starter.

> Long says the understanding and messaging from the team needs to be clear to McCarthy that Winston is the starter and when 'the guy with the diamonds,' aka Dart, is back, he will be the starter.
## McCarthy's future
McCarthy did not play in 2026, losing the starting job to Kyler Murray.
## Key takeaway

Giants trade J.J. McCarthy to New York after his injuries, with Russell Wilson and Kyle Long explaining the move benefits McCarthy's career restart.