Vikings Agree to Trade Quarterback J.J. McCarthy to Giants for 2027 Fifth-Round Pick
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to trade quarterback J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. The trade is pending McCarthy passing a physical.
Duluth Superior, MN, September 28, 2026 — The Minnesota Vikings and the New York Giants have reportedly reached an agreement on a trade involving quarterback J.J. McCarthy. According to reports, the Vikings will send McCarthy to the Giants in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
The deal is contingent upon McCarthy successfully completing a physical examination. Details regarding the specific timing of the physical or any other conditions were not immediately available.
J.J. McCarthy was a notable figure drafted by the Vikings. The transaction involves a future draft selection, specifically a fifth-round pick set to be utilized in the 2027 NFL Draft. The New York Giants will acquire the rights to the quarterback should the trade be finalized.
The outcome of the physical will determine whether the trade is finalized and becomes official. No further information regarding the negotiation process or the specifics of the agreement has been disclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by Dane Mizutani / Pioneer Press on www.duluthnewstribune.com, see more information here.
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