The New York Giants have reached an agreement to acquire quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings, with the Vikings receiving a 2027 fifth-round draft pick in return, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
McCarthy, a former first-round pick, moves to New York in a trade that gives the Giants a young signal-caller and sends draft capital to Minnesota. The compensation is a 2027 fifth-round selection, according to the reports.
The deal was reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo, who cited sources. Neither team had officially announced the trade as of Monday.
For the Giants, the acquisition of McCarthy represents a significant investment in the quarterback position, bringing in a player who was selected in the first round of the NFL draft. The move also clears a path for McCarthy to compete for playing time in New York.
The Vikings, meanwhile, recoup a draft asset for a player who was once viewed as a potential franchise quarterback. Minnesota will now look to move forward with its existing quarterback situation while adding a future pick.
The trade is contingent on McCarthy passing a physical, though no details on that process were immediately available. The Giants and Vikings have not commented publicly on the reported agreement.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
