Giants' McCarthy returns vs. Eagles after suffering hip injury

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 08: J.J. McCarthy #18 of the New York Giants looks on prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 08, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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New York Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy returned to Sunday's Week 9 contest against the Philadelphia Eagles after a stint in the locker room because of a hip injury.

Jameis Winston led the Giants on a touchdown drive while the team evaluated McCarthy. McCarthy suffered the injury when an Eagles defender hit him in the side as he finished a run.

JJ McCarthy has checked out of the game and into the blue tent after taking this hit to his throwing shoulder https://t.co/UusCnXfBos
— Talkin’ Giants (@TalkinGiants) November 8, 2026

Moments later, McCarthy collapsed in pain while throwing a pass on the sideline. He then spent time in the medical tent before jogging to the locker room.

J.J. McCarthy is in pain after an apparent injury. 📺: FOX/FOX One https://t.co/qP3JfP2PUn
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 8, 2026

The 23-year-old completed 9 of 13 passes for 101 yards with no touchdowns or turnovers before initially leaving the game.

McCarthy took over as the Giants' starter in Week 7 when he led them to a 27-21 win over the Houston Texans. New York acquired him from the Minnesota Vikings in late September for a 2027 fifth-round pick.