Watch J.J. McCarthy's Live Reaction to Kirk Cousins-Vikings Trade News After Deal with Raiders

New York Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy was in front of the cameras when he learned that his former team, the Minnesota Vikings, traded for Kirk Cousins on Tuesday.

"Wish him nothing but the best of luck," he told reporters when informed of the trade during a press conference. "I know he's loved in that building so it'll be a great fit."

The Vikings have had plenty of quarterback turnover in the past year, signing Kyler Murray in the offseason before trading McCarthy—a former first-round pick—to the New York Giants in late September for a 2027 fifth-round pick. Cousins was acquired on Tuesday from the Las Vegas Raiders for a third-round selection.

McCarthy, 23, has since supplanted Jameis Winston as the starting quarterback with Jaxson Dart out for at least the remainder of the regular season. In four total appearances and two starts, McCarthy has thrown for 622 yards, a touchdown and an interception while rushing for 51 yards. The Giants are 2-0 in his starts.

Thus far, the Giants have felt like a far better fit for McCarthy than the Vikings. In Minnesota, the hope is that Cousins can finally solve what has been a major quarterback issue.