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J.J. McCarthy trade grades for Giants, Vikings as 9 officially goes bust

Not much has gone to plan when it comes to the quarterback position in recent years for either of the Minnesota Vikings or the New York Giants. The Vikings drafted J.J. McCarthy 10th overall in 2024 to be their franchise signal caller. The Michigan product was just traded to New York, though, as the Giants […] The post J.J. McCarthy trade grades for Giants, Vikings as 9 officially goes bust appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Pro Bowler Avoids Major Injury, Set to Miss 3 Weeks

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a concerning right thumb injury on the second-to-last drive of Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings. Mayfield scrambled and evaded heavy pressure before throwing an interception, and his hand struck a defender on the follow-through, bending his thumb backward. An initial X-ray determined that he dislocated his thumb, and […] The post Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Pro Bowler Avoids Major Injury, Set to Miss 3 Weeks appeared first on Gridiron He...

Ian Rapoport reveals Giants’ JJ McCarthy plans after Vikings trade

The New York Giants clearly did not like what they saw from Jameis Winston in Week 3. New York acquired QB JJ McCarthy from Minnesota after they struggled to beat Tennessee on Sunday. Now the Giants are left to sort out how to use both Winston and McCarthy for the rest of the 2026 season. […] The post Ian Rapoport reveals Giants’ JJ McCarthy plans after Vikings trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Giants announce QB roster move after trading for JJ McCarthy

On Monday, the New York Giants made a splash by trading for Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy, sending out a future draft pick in return. The move gives the Giants another option at quarterback after Jameis Winston struggled for the second straight game on Sunday in place of the injured Jaxson Dart. Now, the Giants […] The post Giants announce QB roster move after trading for JJ McCarthy appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NY Giants report explains what JJ McCarthy trade means for Jameis Winston on QB depth chart

The New York Giants have finally addressed their thin quarterback depth by trading for J.J. McCarthy, whose arrival changes things for Jameis Winston in the 2026 NFL season. The New York Giants updated their quarterback depth chart by trading for J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings . Now, John Harbaugh actually has options to choose from before naming a starting quarterback. For the time being, though, Harbaugh confirmed Jameis Winston’s Week 4 status even after the ugly win against the...

Giants rumors: Ian Rapoport names 2 veteran QBs considered before JJ McCarthy trade

The New York Giants didn’t listen to insider advice. They traded for JJ McCarthy anyway. And Ian Rapoport named two veteran quarterbacks the Giants considered before trading with the Vikings, according to a post on X by the Pat McAfee Show. “JJ McCarthy is still young and talented,” Rapoport said. “He’s the name that made […] The post Giants rumors: Ian Rapoport names 2 veteran QBs considered before JJ McCarthy trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

JJ McCarthy joins unfortunate 25-year QB list after trade to Giants

On Monday morning, the New York Giants opted to shake things up by trading a fifth-round draft pick to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for quarterback JJ McCarthy. The move gives the Giants another option at the quarterback position after the recent news that starter Jaxson Dart would be out for the season after suffering […] The post JJ McCarthy joins unfortunate 25-year QB list after trade to Giants appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Vikes Views: Sunday King – Vikings at Buccaneers

The Minnesota Vikings won on the road in Tampa Bay, in an ugly game. There were 17 punts, 3 Interceptions, and 17 penalties. Three different times, the teams combined for five consecutive possessions ending in punts. The teams averaged less than 17 yards per possession in a defensive battle. The two defenses are stout, but […]

J.J. McCarthy joins the NFC East

There’s a new quarterback in the NFC East. In the aftermath of Jaxson Dart suffering a season-ending injury last week, the New York Giants have reportedly acquired J.J. McCarthy in a trade with Minnesota Vikings. McCarthy has become a meme (quite literally) since his NFL career hasn’t gone well for him thus far. The No. […]

Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield thumb injury update brings silver lining despite absence

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated thumb injury on his right hand in the closing minutes of the club’s 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. While the situation was concerning on Sunday, it appears Mayfield avoided a serious injury, as his update offers a silver lining to the situation. Reports indicate an […] The post Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield thumb injury update brings silver lining despite absence appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NY Giants trade for J.J. McCarthy after Jaxson Dart’s injury materializes despite reports that it wouldn’t

The New York Giants are ultimately trading for quarterback J.J. McCarthy to boost their depth chart after Jaxson Dart's knee injury. The New York Giants are adding another quarterback after Jaxson Dart suffered an injury . On Monday, NFL media reported that J.J. McCarthy is joining the G-Men via trade from the Minnesota Vikings , a rumor that circulated for days despite reports suggesting that the move would never happen. J.J. McCarthy was the QB3 for the Minnesota Vikings. His arrival ...