The New York Giants didn’t exactly make a blockbuster trade when they went looking for another quarterback. Yet, what looked like a desperate midseason move turned into a surprisingly financial gain for Big Blue. After Jaxson Dart was ruled out…
The New York Giants acquired quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick. Following a season-ending injury to Jaxson Dart, New York added McCarthy to their quarterback room at a remaining base salary cost of just $836,108 for the 2026 season.
McCarthy, drafted 10th overall in 2024, remains on his rookie contract after losing the Vikings' starting job to Kyler Murray. While McCarthy must learn the offensive system, the low financial obligation gives New York a cost-effective quarterback option with the possibility of recovering draft capital if they trade him next offseason.
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