Pat McAfee weighs in on J.J. McCarthy being traded to the Giants. Seth Walder grades the deal ahead of the 2026 NFL trade deadline, evaluating on-field impact, cap implications, draft compensation, and team outlooks.

The Giants get QB J.J. McCarthy, while the Vikings receive a 2027 fifth-round pick. The Giants grade a C, and the Vikings a B+. Just 22 days after signing Jameis Winston to a two-year, $13 million extension, New York traded for McCarthy following injuries to starter Jaxson Dart and poor performances by Winston.

McCarthy, the No. 10 pick in 2024, has struggled in his pro career, posting a 36.1 QBR in 2025, ranking 38th out of 45 quarterbacks. He lost the Vikings' starting competition to Kyler Murray and the backup job to Carson Wentz. The Giants hope his draft pedigree offers upside, but Walder suggests other options like Mac Jones or Spencer Rattler might have been better calls.