Another quarterback injury for the New York Giants. However, unlike the season-ending injury to Jaxson Dart, the news is a little more positive for J.J. McCarthy.
The 23-year-old exited the team's Week 9 win over the Philadelphia Eagles for a brief period of time with a hip injury
. McCarthy appeared to be in a lot of pain on the sidelines before heading back to the locker room. On Monday, Nov. 9, the extent of the quarterback's injury was revealed.McCarthy suffered a hip pointer, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
It doesn't figure to put his Week 10 availability in danger, but the timeline will require some close monitoring. The Giants are set to host the Washington Commanders on "Thursday Night Football," leaving little time for rest and recovery
ahead of the matchup.
Here's the latest on McCarthy.
J.J. McCarthy injury update
McCarthy suffered a hip pointer in the Giants' Week 9 win, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. It's an injury that doesn't appear to put his Week 10 availability in danger.
The quarterback suffered the injury after taking a hit from the Eagles' Zack Baun. Fox broadcast cameras later showed McCarthy in serious pain while attempting to throw on the sidelines. That was enough to send McCarthy to the blue medical tent and the locker room.
While the initial pictures weren't promising, McCarthy was able to return and finish the game.
Head coach John Harbaugh told reporters on Nov. 9 that the quarterback is "doing well" and it “does look like he’s going to play," according to the Giants' Dan Salomone.
Giants QB depth chart
- J.J. McCarthy
- Jameis Winston
- Jake Haener (practice squad)
Winston is the next quarterback up if McCarthy is unable to play on "Thursday Night Football." It wouldn't be the first time that Winston was thrown into the starting job this season. The veteran also replaced Dart before eventually being benched following McCarthy's arrival.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: J.J. McCarthy injury update is good news for Giants
