No JJ McCarthy Trade Talks for Vikings and Giants

The New York Giants have not contacted the Minnesota Vikings regarding a potential trade for third-string quarterback JJ McCarthy, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter. Speculation had linked McCarthy to New York after Giants starter Jaxson Dart suffered a knee injury requiring season-ending regular season surgery.

Meanwhile, the Vikings are preparing to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with starter Kyler Murray returning from concussion protocol. Murray's return moves Carson Wentz to backup and McCarthy to emergency QB3 status, leaving the Giants to rely on backup Jameis Winston for now.