What happened: The Giants acquired J.J. McCarthy from Minnesota for a 2027 fifth-round pick with Jaxson Dart sidelined. An analyst warned the overlap could get tricky for Dart's hold on the starting job.

Why it matters: New York now carries two young quarterbacks competing for one long-term role. Dart's absence opened snaps McCarthy can use to press his case before any depth-chart reset.

What to watch: Watch Dart's return timeline and McCarthy's early appearances for New York.