J.J. McCarthy
NFL Injury Report

J.J. McCarthy Injury Status

New York Giants • QB
Latest Injury Status
active
A

McCarthy continued to look like a competent NFL signal-caller in his third start for the Giants, posting a new career high in passing yards and adding a new season high in rushing yardage. His one touchdown pass was a critical one, as he hit Isaiah Likely over the middle for a 66-yard score just before the midway point of the fourth quarter to erase a 17-14 deficit. McCarthy has displayed excellent chemistry with his top targets, and he'll look to keep his hot streak going against a pass-funnel Jaguars defense in a Week 11 home matchup on Sunday, Nov. 22.

Injury Details

Body Part
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Location
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Side
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Expected Return
Not announced

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J.J. McCarthy Injury History

November 13, 2026
active
McCarthy completed 23 of 36 passes for 293 yards with a touchdown and an interception while adding six rushes for 34 yards in the Giants' 24-21 loss to the Commanders on Thursday.
November 13, 2026
active
McCarthy (hip pointer) is "good to go" and isn't expected to be limited for Thursday's game against the Commanders, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.
November 12, 2026
questionable
McCarthy (hip) was listed as a full participant in Tuesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
November 10, 2026
questionable • Hip
Bruise
McCarthy (hip) was spotted on the field for the media-access portion of Tuesday's practice, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
November 10, 2026
questionable • Hip
Bruise
McCarthy (hip) is listed as limited on Monday's practice estimate, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
November 10, 2026
questionable • Hip
Bruise
Giants head coach John Harbaugh said Monday that McCarthy is managing a hip pointer but is expected to play Thursday against the Commanders, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports. "It does look like he's gonna play," Harbaugh said. "I feel fairly good about it."
November 9, 2026
active
McCarthy suffered a hip injury during Sunday's game in Philadelphia.
November 9, 2026
active
McCarthy (hip) completed 12 of 19 passes for 127 yards and rushed four times for 22 yards in Sunday's 19-11 win over the Eagles.
November 8, 2026
active
McCarthy (hip) returned to Sunday's contest at Philadelphia, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.
November 5, 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.

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