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NFL News / Bring Me The Sports / October 8
Former Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy receives 'A-plus' review from Giants OC
At some point, the Giants are going to want to know what they have in former Vikings first-round pick J.J. McCarthy. Ten days after acquiring the former Michigan quarterback, the Giants’ coaching staff continues to state how impressed they have been with McCarthy behind the scenes.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / October 8
How many picks do the Vikings have in the 2027 NFL Draft?
Following last week’s trade that sent J.J. McCarthy to the Giants, the Vikings appear set to have nine picks in the 2027 NFL Draft. The Vikings received the New York Giants’ fifth-round selection in next year’s draft, which would be their third fifth-round pick and their fifth Day 3 pick.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 7
Vikings' Odell Beckham Jr. Signing Raises More Questions Than Answers
Just over a week after the J.J. McCarthy trade, the Vikings had another surprise move in store as Week 5 began. On Wednesday morning, the Vikings added a big name by signing veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz
How many of the NFL players to record at least 80 first downs as a receiver in a single season can you name in five minutes?
J.J. McCarthy News / Larry Brown Sports / October 7
JJ McCarthy gets official Week 5 status
JJ McCarthy has yet to make his debut for the New York Giants, but he’s getting a little closer. The Giants will continue to roll with Jameis Winston as their starting quarterback in Week 5’s meeting with the Washington Commanders, but McCarthy is now the primary backup under center, according to the latest depth chart update from New York.
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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 6
3-time Pro Bowler convinced Chiefs is ‘primed to win the Super Bowl’
Following the New York Giants’ decision to acquire J.J. McCarthy via trade from Minnesota due to early offensive struggles, former NFL offensive lineman Kyle Long offered valuable advice to the young quarterback during a recent segment on the NFL on CBS.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 5
NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, J.J. McCarthy, Lions, Packers, Vikings
The Lions are coming off a narrow 31-24 win over the Jets in Week 3. Detroit HC Dan Campbell praised their defense for holding on to the victory for them with a critical takeaway. “I’m just proud of that defensive staff.
New York Giants News / Athlon Sports / October 5
J.J. McCarthy Could Be Giants' Backup QB vs. Commanders, Says John Harbaugh
J.J. McCarthy was not ready to be the New York Giants’ backup quarterback Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. But that may change this week. Giants coach John Harbaugh called McCarthy backing up Jameis Winston “a possibility” during his Zoom availability Monday.
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 6
Giants players make feelings on Jameis Winston, J.J. McCarthy chatter clear after win over Cardinals
The veteran signal-caller Winston gave the Giants what has often been referred to as the full "Jameis Winston experience" against the Cardinals.
New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / October 4
Why the Giants Had J.J. McCarthy Active Despite Less Than a Week in the Offense
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The ' decision to keep quarterback J.J. McCarthy active despite having completed less than a week getting up to speed on the offense raised eyebrows and raised questions about whether McCarthy or Jake Haener, a standard practice squad elevation, was QB2 behind starter Jameis Winston.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 4
NFC Notes: J.J. McCarthy, Makai Lemon, Jameis Winston, Cowboys, Eagles, Giants
Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer was asked if Jaishawn Barham has earned the middle LB role regardless of when DeMarvion Overshown returns. “We’re going to play that by ear,” he said via ESPN’s Todd Archer.
New York Giants News / Athlon Sports / October 4
J.J. McCarthy Active for Giants vs. Cardinals Days After Trade From Vikings
Less than a week after the New York Giants acquired J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings, the quarterback is active for Big Blue’s game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
New York Giants News / Pro Football Rumors / October 4
J.J. McCarthy Discusses Vikings-Giants Trade; New York Could Trade QB In Offseason
In his first public remarks since being traded from the Vikings to the Giants on Monday, quarterback J.J. McCarthy admitted he was surprised by the move.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 3
J.J. McCarthy shares first public reaction to trade from Vikings to Giants
On Friday, McCarthy offered his first public comments on that trade.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 4
NFL scout, assistant coach share bad news for Giants about J.J. McCarthy trade
The New York Giants took a flier on a project quarterback when they acquired McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round draft choice earlier this week.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 1
Giants OC Matt Nagy reveals J.J. McCarthy plan as Jameis Winston starts
The perception exists that first-year Giants head coach John Harbaugh will eventually want to see McCarthy take in-game snaps before Week 18 wraps up.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 1
Jameis Winston reveals if he felt disrespected after Giants traded for J.J. McCarthy
Winston completed 25 of 49 total passes (51 percent) for 229 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in his two outings following Jaxson Dart's injury.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 1
Giants' John Harbaugh got advice from expected source before trade for J.J. McCarthy
Harbaugh happens to be close to somebody who knows McCarthy exceedingly well.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 1
Multiple NFL insiders believe big QB trades could be on the horizon
The NFL trade deadline could bring more quarterback movement, and several names stand out as strong possibilities.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 30
Report reveals why J.J. McCarthy is with Giants instead of Colts' Anthony Richardson Sr.
The Giants agreed this past Monday to send the Minnesota Vikings a 2027 fifth-round draft pick for McCarthy.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 30
Report reveals if Giants' Jaxson Dart views J.J. McCarthy as potential threat
This past Monday, the Giants agreed to send the Minnesota Vikings a 2027 fifth-round draft pick for McCarthy.
J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / September 30
Report details why Vikings picked J.J. McCarthy over Aaron Rodgers, McCarthy's Minnesota downfall
Why did the Vikings pass on Aaron Rodgers? And how did things go off the rails for McCarthy in Minnesota?
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 30
What Giants' J.J. McCarthy has in common with Hall of Fame, MVP quarterbacks
Those running the Minnesota Vikings said plenty about how they viewed McCarthy when they agreed this past Monday to trade the third-year quarterback to the Giants for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick.
NFL 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.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 29
Vikings' Nolan Teasley, Kevin O'Connell open up about trading J.J. McCarthy
The Minnesota Vikings officially ended their J.J. McCarthy experiment when they agreed on Monday to trade the third-year quarterback to the New York Giants for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 29
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell disregarding one of his biggest beliefs by trading J.J. McCarthy to Giants
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell believes franchises bail on their struggling young quarterbacks too often. That didn't stop him from abandoning the J.J. McCarthy experiment.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 25
Giants reporter shares final verdict on trade rumors regarding Vikings' J.J. McCarthy
Giants starting QB Jaxson Dart went down with a knee injury that will keep him out of action through at least the rest of the regular season.
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