Minnesota Vikings Are Reportedly Prepared To Trade QB J.J. McCarthy For Discounted Price
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NFL Week 3 buzz has shifted hard toward quarterback depth after early injuries hit several teams. Insider Jeremy Fowler gathered the latest league intel on how clubs plan to respond.
The New York Giants sit at the center of that talk following Jaxson Dart’s knee injury in Monday’s loss. Further testing showed the damage runs deeper than first thought and season-ending surgery remains possible.
Jameis Winston now steps into the starting role with a full week of practice ahead. Graziano notes the Giants designed their Week 2 plan around Dart’s mobility, yet they believe Winston can settle in once the scheme fits his strengths.
Giants Explore Fresh Quarterback Options
Fowler points out that Winston signed a two-year extension earlier this month, and he thrives from the shotgun. Still, the team may need more depth if Dart stays out long term. Practice squad player Jake Haener offers one short-term path, but the market holds other names.
Rival teams now believe the Minnesota Vikings are willing to trade JJ McCarthy at a discount price, according to the report. Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz sit ahead of him on the depth chart, so his future in Minnesota looks limited. Giants general manager Joe Schoen studied that 2024 draft class closely, which could open a conversation.
Additionally, the Giants have already drawn attention as a possible landing spot for Pittsburgh’s Mason Rudolph after the Steelers QB emerged as a trade target for the NFC East franchise. Free agent Jimmy Garoppolo remains another name in the mix.
Joe Flacco Surfaces As Veteran Option For Giants
On Wednesday, Joe Flacco emerged as a possible addition for the Giants. The 41-year-old Super Bowl winner currently serves as Joe Burrow’s backup in Cincinnati. Yet his name continues to circulate after Jaxson Dart’s knee injury left the Giants searching for alternatives.
Flacco has bounced between backup and spot-starter roles since leaving Baltimore where he won alongside John Harbaugh. He picked up productive stretches with both the Cleveland Browns and the Indianapolis Colts. He currently sits behind Joe Burrow in Cincinnati, and he earned his first Pro Bowl nod last season after filling in during Burrow’s absence. That performance proved he can still operate an NFL offense at a high level, even this late in his career.
Availability remains the real complication. The Bengals value Flacco as insurance given Burrow’s injury history, but the Giants could do more, as they appear ready to give the veteran the keys to the car.
