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J.J. McCarthy Joins the Giants with an Unclear Path to Being Their Starting Quarterback

The Giants are using the trade to add depth and a mobile developmental quarterback while Jameis Winston keeps the starting job, coaches said.

  • On Monday, the New York Giants traded a fifth-round pick for J.J. McCarthy, though head coach John Harbaugh confirmed Jameis Winston remains the starter for Sunday's Week 4 game against the Arizona Cardinals.
  • Following a season-ending knee injury to starter Jaxson Dart, the Giants sought additional quarterback depth, prompting management to acquire McCarthy as insurance behind Winston.
  • Winston completed 14 of 22 passes for 118 yards in last week's 12-7 win over Tennessee, and Harbaugh stated his priority is to "be 1-0 next week."
  • "I feel challenged to get better every single day," Winston said, as McCarthy absorbs the playbook during scout team duty preparing for future opportunities.
  • Analysts view McCarthy's arrival as a ticking clock on Winston's starting role, with the rookie's development and Winston's efficiency against the Cardinals determining the team's quarterback strategy.
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Bleacherreport broke the news in San Francisco, United States on Monday, September 28, 2026.
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