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Giants trade for J.J. McCarthy, send 2027 fifth

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 2:28 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Giants Trade for McCarthy

The New York Giants traded for quarterback J.J. McCarthy, giving up a 2027 fifth-round pick.
Jaxson Dart’s season-ending knee injury forced Jameis Winston to start at quarterback.
Winston completed 11 of 27 passes for 111 yards and threw interception in a 28-6 loss to Los Angeles Rams.
Winston said he feels challenged daily and described McCarthy as curious and eager to make an impact.

Summary

Titans Win Impacts

BetRivers cut the Giants’ Super Bowl odds to +15000 after the Titans’ win in the betting market.
Draft analysts say the trade leaves New York with only five selections in the 2027 draft.
Vikings receive a 2027 fifth-round pick that could become a compensatory fourth-rounder if New York’s losses increase.

History

Historical Context

In 2004 the New York Giants traded the first-overall draft pick to the San Diego Chargers, acquiring quarterback Philip Rivers and extra selections. Decades later the franchise repeated this approach, selecting quarterback J.J. McCarthy with a fifth-round pick, illustrating the NFL’s ongoing balance between immediate quarterback needs and preserving future draft assets.

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Giants Trade for McCarthy

The New York Giants traded for quarterback J.J. McCarthy, giving up a 2027 fifth-round pick.
Jaxson Dart’s season-ending knee injury forced Jameis Winston to start at quarterback.
Winston completed 11 of 27 passes for 111 yards and threw interception in a 28-6 loss to Los Angeles Rams.
Winston said he feels challenged daily and described McCarthy as curious and eager to make an impact.

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