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J.J. McCarthy trade winners and losers include Jaxson Dart and a fired GM

The New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings completed a notable player transaction on Monday, September 28, with quarterback J.J. McCarthy heading to New York in exchange for a fifth-round draft choice.

McCarthy, who still needs to clear a physical exam to finalize the deal, departs Minnesota after losing the starting job and backup responsibilities to Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz respectively. Meanwhile, the Giants acquired the young signal-caller following a knee injury to starter Jaxson Dart during a Week 2 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

First-year Giants head coach John Harbaugh welcomes the addition of McCarthy, whose background includes a collegiate national championship under Harbaugh's brother Jim at Michigan. McCarthy joins an offensive unit featuring Malik Nabers, Cam Skattebo, and Isaiah Likely to help stabilize the position alongside veteran Jameis Winston.

In Minnesota, Kyler Murray anchors the quarterback position following a Week 3 victory at Tampa, with potential free agency choices awaiting him next year under his current one-year agreement.

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