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Eva Geitheim

BIZARRE: History shows mixed results for qbs traded on their rookie contracts like j j mccarthy | Mind Blowing Facts

Less than two and a half years after the Vikings made him the No. 10 pick in the 2024 draft, J.J. McCarthy has been traded to the Giants for a fifth-round pick.

McCarthy started just 10 games for the Vikings. He sustained a season-ending knee injury during the preseason as a rookie and watched veteran free agent Sam Darnold lead the Vikings to a 14–3 record and the playoffs. McCarthy took over in 2025, but missed more time due to injury and could not find consistency as a starter.

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