Did Giants or Vikings win deal for QB?
The New York Giants have acquired quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick. The move aims to provide depth for the Giants following a season-ending injury to their starter, Jaxson Dart.
Why it matters
This trade highlights the high-stakes nature of NFL roster management and the ongoing search for viable quarterback talent in a competitive league.
Hear this story After the New York Giants lost starting quarterback Jaxson Dart to a season-ending knee injury , new coach John Harbaugh declared that the team was weighing "all options" at the position.
Less than a week later, that statement proved to be more than bluster.
On Monday, Sept. 28, the Giants agreed to a trade with the Minnesota Vikings , acquiring J.J. McCarthy in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick .
With the deal, New York added a starting-capable option for keeping its offense afloat if veteran fill-in Jameis Winston continues to struggle . Meanwhile, the Vikings officially close the door on a player who quickly fell out of the franchise's good graces following his turbulent lone campaign at the helm.
But which team fared better in the deal? Here's how each graded:
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