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With No. 9 taken in New York, J.J. McCarthy switches to No. 18
- On Monday, the New York Giants acquired quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick, adding the former first-round choice to their roster.
- The Minnesota Vikings traded the 23-year-old signal caller after a tenure marked by injuries and inconsistent play, opting to move forward with Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback.
- McCarthy posted 1,632 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions in 10 games last season; he must now choose a new jersey number, as tight end Isaiah Likely currently wears his previous No. 9.
- Following the season-ending injury to Jaxson Dart, the Giants acquired McCarthy for depth behind starter Jameis Winston under head coach John Harbaugh's roster adjustments.
- Reports suggest the Giants may pursue Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr., though no concrete deal exists as of Tuesday, according to recent team sources.
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JJ MCarthy's new jersey number for the Giants has been revealed
JJ McCarthy is getting a fresh start in more ways than one. The third-year quarterback McCarthy is set to wear a new jersey number with the New York Giants, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported on Tuesday. McCarthy will be switching from No. 9 to No. 18. No. 9 is already in use with the Giants …
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The New York Giants have been a pretty trade-happy team in their first year under John Harbaugh. It started in training camp, with a deal that sent backup guard Daniel Faalele to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2027 sixth-round draft pick. Then, right before 53-man roster cuts, they shipped backup offensive tackle Joshua Ezeudu to […]
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