NewsMarkets

Sports

Giants Acquire QB J.J. McCarthy from Vikings for 2027 Fifth-Round Pick

The New York Giants have acquired quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick, addressing their roster needs.

7 publishers · 37 articles · first seen 28 Sept 2026 · updated 35d ago

Headline and summary written by an AI model from the linked articles; not reviewed by a person. How this was made

First reported by feeds.bleacherreport.com, 9 min ahead of the next publisher · who breaks stories first

This story has stopped developing; this page is its permanent record. More from that day

The odds

How the odds moved · J.J. McCarthy records 3+ passing touchdowns in a single game
0%50%100%3%27 Sept, 13:37 UTCnowwww.espn.com: McCarthy: Trade to Giants a 'shock,' turns page on Vikings · 2 Oct, 19:15 UTCwww.espn.com: J.J. McCarthy isn't the answer for the Giants ... right? Barnwell on the trade's potential impact · 28 Sept, 22:18 UTCwww.espn.com: Who takes the blame for J.J. McCarthy exiting Minnesota as a draft bust? · 28 Sept, 18:45 UTCwww.espn.com: Grading NFL trades: Who won the J.J. McCarthy deal, Giants or Vikings? · 28 Sept, 18:45 UTCwww.espn.com: Giants acquire QB McCarthy from Vikings for 2027 draft pick · 28 Sept, 18:45 UTCThe Guardian US: Giants trade for Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy with Jaxson Dart ruled out for season · 28 Sept, 16:36 UTCSI Feed: J.J. McCarthy Taking Giants' Crash Course in Offense One Day at a Time · 3 Oct, 16:00 UTCfeeds.bleacherreport.com: J.J. McCarthy Reacts to 'Shock' of Giants Trade in 1st Comments Since Leaving Vikings · 2 Oct, 17:46 UTCfeeds.bleacherreport.com: J.J. McCarthy Has 'Impressed' Giants in Practice After Vikings Trade, Matt Nagy Says · 1 Oct, 17:52 UTCSI Feed: Most Overlooked Loser From Vikings' J.J. McCarthy Trade · 1 Oct, 13:56 UTCCBS Sports Headlines: Russell Wilson explains why Giants' controversial J.J. McCarthy trade could be a 'great' fit · 1 Oct, 00:13 UTCfeeds.bleacherreport.com: How Jim Harbaugh Influenced Giants' Trade for J.J. McCarthy Revealed by Chargers HC · 30 Sept, 20:53 UTCSI Feed: Who Is J.J. McCarthy? A Closer Look at the Giants' New Backup Quarterback · 30 Sept, 18:00 UTCfeeds.bleacherreport.com: Vikings Insiders Dish on 'Brutal' J.J. McCarthy Era, 'Eye-Rolls' About 'Nine' Nickname · 30 Sept, 13:37 UTCfeeds.bleacherreport.com: New Anthony Richardson Trade Rumors Update Colts QB's Availability After J.J. McCarthy to Giants · 30 Sept, 13:22 UTCSI Feed: One Vikings Winner From the J.J. McCarthy Trade Nobody Is Talking About · 30 Sept, 11:00 UTCfeeds.bleacherreport.com: J.J. McCarthy Unable to Wear No. 9 After Giants Trade, New Jersey Number Revealed · 29 Sept, 21:37 UTCSI Feed: Why J.J. McCarthy Didn’t Succeed in Minnesota and Why He Can Still Turn His Career Around · 29 Sept, 18:40 UTCSI Feed: 2 Winners & 1 Loser After Vikings Trade J.J. McCarthy to Giants · 29 Sept, 16:50 UTCCBS Sports Headlines: The Giants' trade for J.J. McCarthy makes no sense -- for more reasons than one · 29 Sept, 16:25 UTCSI Feed: Why the Giants' J.J. McCarthy Trade Isn't as Bad as Critics Claim · 29 Sept, 14:40 UTCfeeds.bleacherreport.com: New NFL Rumors on Giants' J.J. McCarthy Evaluation Before 2024 Draft, Concerns About QB · 29 Sept, 12:52 UTCSI Feed: History Shows Mixed Results for QBs Traded on Their Rookie Contracts Like J.J. McCarthy · 29 Sept, 12:00 UTCfeeds.bleacherreport.com: Ranking the 10 Biggest NFL Draft Mistakes of the Past Decade · 29 Sept, 11:00 UTCSI Feed: 3 2027 QB Draft Prospects Suddenly on the Vikings' Radar After J.J. McCarthy Trade (Including CJ Carr) · 29 Sept, 11:00 UTCLatest articles: Giants acquire quarterback J.J. McCarthy from Vikings · 29 Sept, 02:00 UTCSI Feed: How J.J. McCarthy Trade Benefits Shedeur Sanders Future With Browns · 28 Sept, 23:00 UTCSI Feed: J.J. McCarthy’s Tenure with the Vikings Featured One Big High and Plenty of Lows · 28 Sept, 21:58 UTCfeeds.bleacherreport.com: J.J. McCarthy, Jameis Winston, Giants QB Depth Chart Discussed by John Harbaugh After Vikings Trade · 28 Sept, 20:19 UTCfeeds.bleacherreport.com: Vikings GM Explains J.J. McCarthy Trade to Giants, Says QB's 'Story is Not Yet Written' · 28 Sept, 19:39 UTCSkySports: Giants trade for McCarthy after Dart injury · 28 Sept, 18:45 UTCfeeds.bleacherreport.com: Grading J.J. McCarthy NFL Trade Between Giants and Vikings · 28 Sept, 18:29 UTCSI Feed: The Giants’ Trade for J.J. McCarthy Is a Galaxy Brain Move That Goes Too Far · 28 Sept, 18:20 UTCCBS Sports Headlines: J.J. McCarthy experiment unraveled after only 10 starts in Minnesota; can QB pick up the pieces with Giants? · 28 Sept, 17:44 UTCCBS Sports Headlines: J.J. McCarthy trade: Giants acquire Vikings QB in wake of Jaxson Dart injury · 28 Sept, 17:38 UTCCBS Sports Headlines: J.J. McCarthy trade grades: QB could be a downgrade for Giants, Vikings get a clean split · 28 Sept, 17:17 UTCfeeds.bleacherreport.com: Giants Depth Chart, 2027 NFL Draft Picks, Salary Cap After Surprise J.J. McCarthy Trade with Vikings · 28 Sept, 16:26 UTC

Each tick is a source publishing on this story

Price data
TimeChance of yes
now3%
4 Oct, 12:39 UTC3%
3 Oct, 01:14 UTC16%
2 Oct, 23:24 UTC25%
1 Oct, 22:51 UTC54%
1 Oct, 21:03 UTC58%
29 Sept, 20:11 UTC27%
29 Sept, 05:53 UTC17%
28 Sept, 19:18 UTC89%
27 Sept, 13:37 UTC27%

The story so far

7 publishers have covered this in 37 articles since 28 Sept 2026. feeds.bleacherreport.com published first, on 28 September at 16:26 UTC; The Guardian US followed 10 min later. The most recent article, from SI Feed, appeared on 3 October at 16:00 UTC.

Outlets reporting it: The Guardian US (major outlet), www.espn.com (major outlet), feeds.bleacherreport.com, CBS Sports Headlines, SI Feed, SkySports, Latest articles.

2 prediction markets price this story:

  • J.J. McCarthy records 3+ passing touchdowns in a single game — the market puts it at 3%, closing 18 Jan 2027. The market resolves to Yes if J.J. McCarthy throws three or more passing touchdowns in any single game during the 2026-27 NFL regular season. It resolves to No if he fails to reach that mark in every game of that specific season. Readers often mistake the linked trade news for a relevant event, but only his actual performance stats in the 2026-27 regular season count toward resolution.
  • Will the New York Giants win the 2027 NFL league championship? — the market puts it at 1%, with $25k traded in the last 24 hours, closing 1 Apr 2027. The "Yes" outcome occurs if the New York Giants win the 2027 NFL league championship. The "No" outcome applies if any other team wins or if the Giants are eliminated from contention before the final game. Readers often mistake the linked fantasy football article for a relevant event, but only the actual championship game result matters.

Odds are the market's probability that the outcome happens, updated every few minutes. They are information about what traders expect, not a forecast we make and not investment advice.

How it unfolded

Every source in the order it published, with the odds on J.J. McCarthy records 3+ passing touchdowns in a single game at that moment. A dash means the source published before we started tracking prices.

  1. feeds.bleacherreport.comGiants Depth Chart, 2027 NFL Draft Picks, Salary Cap After Surprise J.J. McCarthy Trade with Vikings27%
  2. The Guardian USGiants trade for Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy with Jaxson Dart ruled out for season27%
  3. CBS Sports HeadlinesJ.J. McCarthy trade grades: QB could be a downgrade for Giants, Vikings get a clean split27%
  4. CBS Sports HeadlinesJ.J. McCarthy trade: Giants acquire Vikings QB in wake of Jaxson Dart injury27%
  5. CBS Sports HeadlinesJ.J. McCarthy experiment unraveled after only 10 starts in Minnesota; can QB pick up the pieces with Giants?27%
  6. SI FeedThe Giants’ Trade for J.J. McCarthy Is a Galaxy Brain Move That Goes Too Far27%
  7. feeds.bleacherreport.comGrading J.J. McCarthy NFL Trade Between Giants and Vikings27%
  8. www.espn.comWho takes the blame for J.J. McCarthy exiting Minnesota as a draft bust?27%
  9. www.espn.comGrading NFL trades: Who won the J.J. McCarthy deal, Giants or Vikings?27%
  10. www.espn.comGiants acquire QB McCarthy from Vikings for 2027 draft pick27%
  11. Show 27 later sources
    1. SkySportsGiants trade for McCarthy after Dart injury27%
    2. feeds.bleacherreport.comVikings GM Explains J.J. McCarthy Trade to Giants, Says QB's 'Story is Not Yet Written'89%▲62 points since the previous source
    3. feeds.bleacherreport.comJ.J. McCarthy, Jameis Winston, Giants QB Depth Chart Discussed by John Harbaugh After Vikings Trade89%
    4. SI FeedJ.J. McCarthy’s Tenure with the Vikings Featured One Big High and Plenty of Lows89%
    5. www.espn.comJ.J. McCarthy isn't the answer for the Giants ... right? Barnwell on the trade's potential impact89%
    6. SI FeedHow J.J. McCarthy Trade Benefits Shedeur Sanders Future With Browns89%
    7. Latest articlesGiants acquire quarterback J.J. McCarthy from Vikings89%
    8. feeds.bleacherreport.comRanking the 10 Biggest NFL Draft Mistakes of the Past Decade17%▼72 points since the previous source
    9. SI Feed3 2027 QB Draft Prospects Suddenly on the Vikings' Radar After J.J. McCarthy Trade (Including CJ Carr)17%
    10. SI FeedHistory Shows Mixed Results for QBs Traded on Their Rookie Contracts Like J.J. McCarthy17%
    11. feeds.bleacherreport.comNew NFL Rumors on Giants' J.J. McCarthy Evaluation Before 2024 Draft, Concerns About QB17%
    12. SI FeedWhy the Giants' J.J. McCarthy Trade Isn't as Bad as Critics Claim17%
    13. CBS Sports HeadlinesThe Giants' trade for J.J. McCarthy makes no sense -- for more reasons than one17%
    14. SI Feed2 Winners & 1 Loser After Vikings Trade J.J. McCarthy to Giants17%
    15. SI FeedWhy J.J. McCarthy Didn’t Succeed in Minnesota and Why He Can Still Turn His Career Around17%
    16. feeds.bleacherreport.comJ.J. McCarthy Unable to Wear No. 9 After Giants Trade, New Jersey Number Revealed27%▲10 points since the previous source
    17. SI FeedOne Vikings Winner From the J.J. McCarthy Trade Nobody Is Talking About27%
    18. feeds.bleacherreport.comNew Anthony Richardson Trade Rumors Update Colts QB's Availability After J.J. McCarthy to Giants27%
    19. feeds.bleacherreport.comVikings Insiders Dish on 'Brutal' J.J. McCarthy Era, 'Eye-Rolls' About 'Nine' Nickname27%
    20. SI FeedWho Is J.J. McCarthy? A Closer Look at the Giants' New Backup Quarterback27%
    21. feeds.bleacherreport.comHow Jim Harbaugh Influenced Giants' Trade for J.J. McCarthy Revealed by Chargers HC27%
    22. CBS Sports HeadlinesRussell Wilson explains why Giants' controversial J.J. McCarthy trade could be a 'great' fit27%
    23. SI FeedMost Overlooked Loser From Vikings' J.J. McCarthy Trade27%
    24. feeds.bleacherreport.comJ.J. McCarthy Has 'Impressed' Giants in Practice After Vikings Trade, Matt Nagy Says27%
    25. feeds.bleacherreport.comJ.J. McCarthy Reacts to 'Shock' of Giants Trade in 1st Comments Since Leaving Vikings54%▲27 points since the previous source
    26. www.espn.comMcCarthy: Trade to Giants a 'shock,' turns page on Vikings54%
    27. SI FeedJ.J. McCarthy Taking Giants' Crash Course in Offense One Day at a Time16%▼38 points since the previous source
  12. Current odds3%

Sources

Every article we clustered into this story. Headlines link to the publisher.

  1. McCarthy: Trade to Giants a 'shock,' turns page on Vikings www.espn.com ·
  2. J.J. McCarthy isn't the answer for the Giants ... right? Barnwell on the trade's potential impact www.espn.com ·
  3. Who takes the blame for J.J. McCarthy exiting Minnesota as a draft bust? www.espn.com ·
  4. Grading NFL trades: Who won the J.J. McCarthy deal, Giants or Vikings? www.espn.com ·
  5. Giants acquire QB McCarthy from Vikings for 2027 draft pick www.espn.com ·
  6. Giants trade for Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy with Jaxson Dart ruled out for season The Guardian US ·
Show 31 more sources
  1. J.J. McCarthy Taking Giants' Crash Course in Offense One Day at a Time SI Feed
  2. J.J. McCarthy Reacts to 'Shock' of Giants Trade in 1st Comments Since Leaving Vikings feeds.bleacherreport.com
  3. J.J. McCarthy Has 'Impressed' Giants in Practice After Vikings Trade, Matt Nagy Says feeds.bleacherreport.com
  4. Most Overlooked Loser From Vikings' J.J. McCarthy Trade SI Feed
  5. Russell Wilson explains why Giants' controversial J.J. McCarthy trade could be a 'great' fit CBS Sports Headlines
  6. How Jim Harbaugh Influenced Giants' Trade for J.J. McCarthy Revealed by Chargers HC feeds.bleacherreport.com
  7. Who Is J.J. McCarthy? A Closer Look at the Giants' New Backup Quarterback SI Feed
  8. Vikings Insiders Dish on 'Brutal' J.J. McCarthy Era, 'Eye-Rolls' About 'Nine' Nickname feeds.bleacherreport.com
  9. New Anthony Richardson Trade Rumors Update Colts QB's Availability After J.J. McCarthy to Giants feeds.bleacherreport.com
  10. One Vikings Winner From the J.J. McCarthy Trade Nobody Is Talking About SI Feed
  11. J.J. McCarthy Unable to Wear No. 9 After Giants Trade, New Jersey Number Revealed feeds.bleacherreport.com
  12. Why J.J. McCarthy Didn’t Succeed in Minnesota and Why He Can Still Turn His Career Around SI Feed
  13. 2 Winners & 1 Loser After Vikings Trade J.J. McCarthy to Giants SI Feed
  14. The Giants' trade for J.J. McCarthy makes no sense -- for more reasons than one CBS Sports Headlines
  15. Why the Giants' J.J. McCarthy Trade Isn't as Bad as Critics Claim SI Feed
  16. New NFL Rumors on Giants' J.J. McCarthy Evaluation Before 2024 Draft, Concerns About QB feeds.bleacherreport.com
  17. History Shows Mixed Results for QBs Traded on Their Rookie Contracts Like J.J. McCarthy SI Feed
  18. Ranking the 10 Biggest NFL Draft Mistakes of the Past Decade feeds.bleacherreport.com
  19. 3 2027 QB Draft Prospects Suddenly on the Vikings' Radar After J.J. McCarthy Trade (Including CJ Carr) SI Feed
  20. Giants acquire quarterback J.J. McCarthy from Vikings Latest articles
  21. How J.J. McCarthy Trade Benefits Shedeur Sanders Future With Browns SI Feed
  22. J.J. McCarthy’s Tenure with the Vikings Featured One Big High and Plenty of Lows SI Feed
  23. J.J. McCarthy, Jameis Winston, Giants QB Depth Chart Discussed by John Harbaugh After Vikings Trade feeds.bleacherreport.com
  24. Vikings GM Explains J.J. McCarthy Trade to Giants, Says QB's 'Story is Not Yet Written' feeds.bleacherreport.com
  25. Giants trade for McCarthy after Dart injury SkySports
  26. Grading J.J. McCarthy NFL Trade Between Giants and Vikings feeds.bleacherreport.com
  27. The Giants’ Trade for J.J. McCarthy Is a Galaxy Brain Move That Goes Too Far SI Feed
  28. J.J. McCarthy experiment unraveled after only 10 starts in Minnesota; can QB pick up the pieces with Giants? CBS Sports Headlines
  29. J.J. McCarthy trade: Giants acquire Vikings QB in wake of Jaxson Dart injury CBS Sports Headlines
  30. J.J. McCarthy trade grades: QB could be a downgrade for Giants, Vikings get a clean split CBS Sports Headlines
  31. Giants Depth Chart, 2027 NFL Draft Picks, Salary Cap After Surprise J.J. McCarthy Trade with Vikings feeds.bleacherreport.com

Related prediction markets

Linked by software because they are about the same subject. Most ask a different question from the one this story reports, so read each market's own question. How often the link is right

  • Kalshi J.J. McCarthy records 3+ passing touchdowns in a single game 3% $0 24hends 18 Jan 2027

    Does the market have this right?

    Wrong market?

  • Polymarket Will the New York Giants win the 2027 NFL league championship? 1% $25k 24hends 1 Apr 2027

    Does the market have this right?

    Wrong market?

Have your say

Your call. How does this end?

Free, no money involved. Calls are scored against the market's price when you make them, so backing an underdog that wins scores most. Leaderboard · Your calls

Email me when the odds move

We email a link to confirm first. At most one alert email every six hours; unsubscribe in one click. Privacy

In this story

  • J.J. McCarthy
  • Giants
  • Vikings
Embed this story

Paste this into any web page to show the live odds, with a link back here.