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“He’s a similar type of player”: Former NFL HC Rex Ryan makes thoughts known on J.J. McCarthy amid rising Jaxson Dart replacement buzz

The New York Giants traded for J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings after Jaxson Dart's season-ending injury last month.

By Chaitanya Prakash · Sportskeeda

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 6:26 PM

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Former NFL head coach Rex Ryan commented on J.J. McCarthy replacing injured quarterback Jaxson Dart.
The New York Giants acquired J.J. McCarthy in a trade from the Minnesota Vikings.
McCarthy was brought in after Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending injury.

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Former NFL head coach Rex Ryan shared his thoughts on quarterback J.J. McCarthy following his transition to the New York Giants. The Giants acquired McCarthy via a trade with the Minnesota Vikings after starting quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending injury.

McCarthy subsequently made his first NFL start for New York in a matchup against the Houston Texans. Ryan reportedly compared McCarthy's style of play to Dart as the team adjusted to the quarterback change.

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