Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy exits Week 9 game after hard hit
The gist
Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy left his second start after a midsection hit by Eagles linebacker Zack Baun.
The Giants gave no update, and the injury's nature is disputed.
How it unfolded
- Nov 8, 2026In his second start for the Giants, McCarthy was hit hard in the midsection by Eagles linebacker Zack Baun at the end of a designed quarterback run and stayed on the ground in pain.
- Nov 8, 2026Before exiting, McCarthy completed 9-of-13 passes for 101 yards and ran three times for 11 yards; Jameis Winston replaced him.
- Nov 8, 2026McCarthy tried throwing on the sideline, collapsed and grabbed at his right side, then was taken into the blue medical tent for evaluation.
Key terms
- quarterback
- An offensive football position whose player usually lines up behind the line and leads the offense, often throwing passes.
- fifth-round pick
- Selections in the NFL's annual player draft, which teams can use to choose players or trade.
Source: Wikipedia