Giants acquire J.J. McCarthy from Vikings after Jaxson Dart injury
The New York Giants traded a fifth-round pick to the Minnesota Vikings for quarterback J.J. McCarthy after Jaxson Dart was ruled out for the season. The move brings McCarthy to New York, while its potential effect on the Giants remains uncertain, according to the source report.
The New York Giants acquired quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a fifth-round pick, according to ESPN.
The trade followed the news that Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart would miss the rest of the season. ESPN’s report examines whether McCarthy can affect New York’s season and whether the move can work for the team.
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