JJ McCarthy collapses in pain on a practice throw after taking huge hit

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JJ McCarthy collapses in pain on a practice throw after taking huge hit

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Darryn Albert | Last updated Nov 8, 2026 3:38 PM ET

JJ McCarthy was going through it after taking a big hit during Sunday’s game.

The New York Giants quarterback McCarthy had to make an exit from his team’s matchup against the division rival Philadelphia Eagles. During the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa., McCarthy made it a run for it on a first-down play and was popped by Eagles linebacker Zack Baun.

Replay footage showed that McCarthy was hit directly in his shoulder and side area by Baun. Take a look.

JJ McCarthy has checked out of the game and into the blue tent after taking this hit to his throwing shoulder https://t.co/UusCnXfBos
— Talkin’ Giants (@TalkinGiants) November 8, 2026

After a brief trip to the blue medical tent, McCarthy attempted to gear up for a return to the game by making some practice throws on the sideline. Unfortunately, the attempt did not go well, and McCarthy collapsed in agony after his very first practice throw.

#Giants QB JJ McCarthy took a massive hit directly to his throwing shoulder and he’s out of the game and now in the locker room. He tried throwing on the sideline… and it didn’t go well. https://t.co/qpNXjKwWGw
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 8, 2026

The Giants later said that McCarthy had sustained a hip injury on the hit. He was briefly replaced under center by backup quarterback Jameis Winston but remarkably returned to the game just before the end of the third quarter (with New York nursing a narrow 13-8 lead over Philadelphia).

McCarthy, the 23-year-old former first-round pick, has had an impressive run with the Giants since arriving in a September trade. While his quick return to action during Sunday’s game ruled out the most concerning outcomes, McCarthy’s health may still have to be very closely monitored from here.

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