J.J. McCarthy Injury History
November 4, 2026
active
McCarthy completed 20 of 28 passes for 252 yards and no touchdowns or interceptions in Sunday's 27-21 overtime win over the Texans. He added one yard on his only carry.
October 26, 2026
active
McCarthy will start at quarterback in Week 7 against Houston, coach John Harbaugh confirmed Wednesday.
October 22, 2026
active
The Giants plan to start McCarthy at quarterback in Sunday's game against the Texans, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
October 21, 2026
active
McCarthy replaced starter Jameis Winston in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 34-27 loss to the Saints, completing 11 of 21 passes for 243 yards and one touchdown with one interception.
October 19, 2026
active
Giants head coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday he plans to keep using McCarthy in a change-of-pace role behind starting quarterback Jameis Winston in an effort to take advantage of McCarthy's scrambling ability, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
October 15, 2026
active
McCarthy is serving as the Giants No. 2 quarterback for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
October 4, 2026
active
The Giants acquired McCarthy from the Vikings on Monday in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.
September 28, 2026
out
• Coach's Decision
Not Specified
inactive
September 22, 2026
active
• Coach's Decision
Not Specified
McCarthy (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Vikings' emergency third quarterback against the Packers on Sunday, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
September 13, 2026
active
Head coach Kevin O'Connell announced Wednesday that McCarthy will serve as the Vikings' third-string quarterback for Sunday's season opener versus the Packers.
September 9, 2026
active
McCarthy (ankle) has practiced in full this week, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
September 2, 2026
questionable
• Ankle
Not Specified
McCarthy (ankle) remains on the 53-man roster for the Vikings, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
August 30, 2026
questionable
• Ankle
Not Specified
McCarthy (ankle) won't suit up for Friday's preseason game at Denver, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
August 28, 2026
questionable
• Ankle
Not Specified
Coach Kevin O'Connell said McCarthy won't practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury, but the Vikings are hopeful he'll start Friday's preseason contest at Denver, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
August 26, 2026
questionable
• Undisclosed
Not Specified
McCarthy (undisclosed) participated in Monday's practice, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
August 24, 2026
questionable
• Undisclosed
Not Specified
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters that McCarthy was "a little hobbled" during Saturday's 13-3 preseason loss to the Ravens, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
August 22, 2026
questionable
• Undisclosed
Not Specified
questionable
August 22, 2026
active
McCarthy told reporters Wednesday that he wants to remain in Minnesota despite losing the Vikings' quarterback competition to Kyler Murray, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
