Giants Weigh Trading No. 3 Pick for Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy

The potential deal hinges on McCarthy's recovery from injury and the Vikings' decision on Sam Darnold's future after a standout season.

The New York Giants are reportedly considering trading their No. 3 draft pick for Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who missed his rookie season due to a knee injury.
McCarthy, drafted 10th overall in 2024, is viewed by some analysts as a stronger prospect than the top quarterbacks in the 2025 draft class, Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward.
The Vikings face a decision between keeping McCarthy as their long-term quarterback or extending Sam Darnold, who led the team to a 14-3 record and career-best stats this season.
Trading McCarthy could allow the Vikings to gain significant draft capital, but some experts argue it would be premature to move on from their 2024 first-round pick.
The outcome of the Vikings' playoff run and Darnold's performance could heavily influence their decision on McCarthy's future with the team.