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ArticleJ.J. to NYC: Giants trade for Vikings QB McCarthy following Dart injuryGiants t...Captured September 28, 2026
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With Jaxson Dart out for the regular season after suffering a Week 2 knee injury, the Giants planned to bring in more quarterback help. McCarthy's arrival gives John Harbaugh's team a young passer to build on as they work through the season.

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Giants acquired McCarthy as young QB option behind Winston after Dart's knee injury.

McCarthy was acquired by the Giants as a young passer to build on following Jaxson Dart's Week 2 knee injury that sidelined him for the regular season. The Giants hope McCarthy can succeed where the Vikings gave up on him too quickly. McCarthy's best days came at Michigan under Jim Harbaugh; his brother John Harbaugh is now the Giants head coach and may be able to coax positive play where Kevin O'Connell failed. McCarthy gives the Giants another option if Jameis Winston's play deteriorates or he gets injured, with his speed in the new offense potentially determining when he might see the field.

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