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J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / September 29
Reports expand on Giants' thoughts about J.J. McCarthy after trade with Vikings
One of the more surprising NFL-related events of September involved the New York Giants agreeing on Monday to send the Minnesota Vikings a 2027 fifth-round draft pick for backup quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
John Harbaugh News / Athlon Sports / September 29
John Harbaugh Admits Giants Must Fix 'Too Much Success' Opponents Have vs. Pass Rush
The New York Giants are supposed to have a ferocious pass rush that wrecks games and keeps quarterbacks guessing. But through three games, the Giants’ defense has been anything but fear-inducing.
The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz
How many of the NFL players with at least 100 receiving yards in their first-career postseason game can you name in eight minutes?
New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / September 29
Giants Defense and Special Teams Grades: Run D Steps Up, Holland Seals Another Win
The New York Giants ' pass rush might not have found its footing yet, but the run defense, a big problem in the past, came to play on a day when the running game was going to be the prime attraction for both teams given the weather.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 29
Giants' John Harbaugh answers big Jameis Winston, J.J. McCarthy question after trade with Vikings
The Giants pulled off a stunning trade when they agreed on Monday to send the Vikings a 2027 fifth-round draft pick for backup quarterback and 2024 first-round draft choice J.J. McCarthy.
J.J. McCarthy News / Field Level Media / September 29
Oddsmakers shrug at Giants adding J.J. McCarthy
The New York Giants stoked the pundit world on Monday with their acquisition of quarterback J.J. McCarthy, but oddsmakers largely shrugged when it came to their view of the team's 2026 outlook.
New York Giants News / Athlon Sports / September 28
New York Giants Make a Big Splash With Quarterback Trade
The New York Giants added Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy, pending a physical, for a fifth-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, giving them a developmental option behind Jameis Winston after Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (knee) was ruled out for the rest of the regular season.
NFL News / New York Giants on SI / September 28
Giants Offensive Player Grades: An Ugly But Effective Win Over the Titans
At the end of the day, the New York Giants ' 12-7 win over the Tennessee Titans is a win. But what an ugly win it was. The Giants converted just 30.8% of their third-down attempts and were 0-for-2 in the red zone.
New York Giants News / Athlon Sports / September 28
John Harbaugh Laments Giants Edge Rusher Brian Burns' Season-Ending Knee Injury
Less than a week after they lost starting quarterback Jaxson Dart for at least the regular season with a devastating knee injury, the New York Giants lost star edge rusher Brian Burns to a torn ACL.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
New York Giants News / Athlon Sports / September 28
Giants' John Harbaugh Defends J.J. McCarthy Trade: 'He's Going to Make Us a Better Football Team'
The New York Giants needed a quarterback in the wake of Jaxson Dart’s regular-season-ending knee injury, and they got the “very best one” they could, according to coach John Harbaugh.
New York Giants News / Viral Sports News / September 28
New York Giants Terminate QB Contract on Monday
The New York Giants are making another quick adjustment at quarterback. After promoting Jake Haener from the practice squad to the 53-man roster only two days earlier, the team is waiving him and plans to bring him back to the practice squad once he clears waivers, via Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.
Brian Burns News / EasySportz / September 28
Disaster in New York? Brian Burns Facing Potential Season Ending Injury
The New York Giants may have suffered another devastating injury, as star pass rusher Brian Burns is feared to have torn the ACL in his right knee. The injury occurred during Sunday’s 12-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans, adding another major concern for a Giants team already dealing with several key injuries.
New York Giants News / Athlon Sports / September 28
New York Giants Just Learned How Thin Their Margin Is at Quarterback
New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston avoided the turnover that could have spoiled a 12-7 win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 3, but his first start in place of Jaxson Dart (knee) offered little evidence that the offense can operate normally without its injured starter.
J.J. McCarthy News / EssentiallySports / September 28
Giants Acquire J.J. McCarthy From Vikings in Mid-Season Trade
It’s rare we see a quarterback change teams mid-season, especially given how valuable backups are in the NFL. We’ve seen multiple starting quarterbacks miss time already this season.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 28
Giants Defensive Grades: Safeties, Linebackers Rule in Defensive Struggle vs. Tennessee
The New York Giants defense flummoxed Brian Daboll, Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans offense throughout their 12-7 win on Sunday at soggy MetLife Stadium.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 28
Ian Rapoport reveals Giants’ JJ McCarthy plans after Vikings trade
The New York Giants clearly did not like what they saw from Jameis Winston in Week 3. New York acquired QB JJ McCarthy from Minnesota after they struggled to beat Tennessee on Sunday.
Jake Haener News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 28
Giants Waiving QB Jake Haener, Plan To Re-Sign Him To Practice Squad
NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports the Giants are waiving QB Jake Haener, but he will re-sign with the practice squad after clearing waivers. Haener is set to be the team’s third-string quarterback after they acquired J.J.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 29
Giants make shocking decision on Vikings' J.J. McCarthy after struggles of Jameis Winston
McCarthy may now receive an opportunity to jump-start his career.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 28
Giants acquiring QB J.J. McCarthy from Vikings
In 2025, McCarthy appeared in 10 games for the Vikings and completed 57.6 percent of his passes for 1,632 yards, 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
New York Giants News / Yardbarker / September 28
Jevon Holland credits 'calm psycho' John Harbaugh for saving Giants' season after Jaxson Dart injury
Holland discussed Harbaugh's importance to the Giants.
Brian Burns News / Yardbarker / September 28
Brutal Brian Burns injury update gives Giants harsh reality check about potential trade for QB
While the Giants improved to 2-1 on the season via an ugly 12-7 home win over the lowly Tennessee Titans (0-3) on Sunday afternoon, that win came at a high cost.
New York Giants News / Yardbarker / September 28
Giants' John Harbaugh makes strong Jameis Winston statement after 'aggressive' QB report
Winston is filling in for first-choice Giants starter Jaxson Dart, who will miss at least the rest of the regular season due to the knee injury he suffered in New York's loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 21.
New York Giants News / Yardbarker / September 26
Giants' QB search gets huge update from NFL insider
The New York Giants are without their franchise quarterback for the rest of the regular season, as Jaxson Dart is out with a left knee injury that required surgery.
New York Giants News / Yardbarker / September 24
Matt Nagy sends Odell Beckham Jr. message to Giants fans after no-show vs. Rams
Beckham attracted zero targets over the first two games of the season.
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