Giants QB JJ McCarthy Was Screaming In Pain After Suffering Brutal Injury That Knocked Him Out vs. Eagles [VIDEO]

This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

The New York Giants simply cannot catch a break when it comes to healthy quarterbacks.

Jaxson Dart is already out for the remainder of the 2026 regular season after suffering a severe left knee injury. Jameis Winston was not playing well enough, so the team went out and traded for JJ McCarthy.

McCarthy won his debut with the Giants, leading them to a 27-21 overtime victory against the Houston Texans. He has won his last five total starts, including wins from the end of his time in Minnesota and his start in New York.

The team would love for him to play this well for the rest of the season. However, that plan might be done.

JJ McCarthy Leaves Game After Lowering Head on Hit

New York Giants quarterback JJ McCarthy was forced to leave Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles early in the third quarter. McCarthy was injured on a first-and-10 running play while scrambling to the left.

As he lowered his head and shoulder to brace for impact, he took a heavy blow directly to his throwing shoulder. Following the hit, McCarthy walked to the sideline but collapsed or doubled over in severe pain as he tried to warm up.

He initially went into the blue medical evaluation tent before jogging off to the locker room for further testing. Backup quarterback Jameis Winston took over under center for the Giants.

Prior to his departure, McCarthy completed 9-of-13 passes for 101 yards.