New York Giants Acquire Quarterback J.J. McCarthy from Minnesota Vikings

Springfield Holyoke, MA, September 28, 2026 —

The New York Giants have announced the acquisition of quarterback J.J. McCarthy. The trade, which sees McCarthy move from the Minnesota Vikings to the Giants, was completed in exchange for a future draft selection.

Under the terms of the agreement, the New York Giants will send a 2027 fifth-round draft pick to the Minnesota Vikings. This transaction marks a significant move for the Giants’ quarterback position, adding McCarthy to their roster.

Details regarding the specific contractual terms for McCarthy with the Giants were not immediately available. The quarterback joins the Giants following his tenure with the Vikings. The exact circumstances leading to this trade were not provided in the initial announcement, nor were further details about any immediate roster implications for either team.

J.J. McCarthy’s previous affiliation was with the Minnesota Vikings. The precise timing of when the trade became official and any subsequent steps in the player’s transition to the Giants organization were not detailed. The exchange involved a single draft pick, specifically the Giants’ fifth-round selection in the 2027 NFL Draft.

The New York Giants have not released further information concerning the player’s immediate role or plans. The Minnesota Vikings, in turn, receive a conditional asset for the future. The amount of any potential additional compensation or specific conditions tied to the draft pick were not disclosed.

This transaction represents a clear exchange of player assets for draft capital between the two NFL franchises. The value of the 2027 fifth-round pick is subject to the final standings and draft order of both teams in the seasons leading up to the 2027 NFL Draft.

Story summarized from the original created by DAVE CAMPBELL and STEPHEN WHYNO, Associated Press on www.wwlp.com, see more information here.

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