Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy was caught off guard by news of Kirk Cousins' trade during a New York Giants press conference on Wednesday. The development came as a surprise to McCarthy, who was addressing media at the time.
Details of the trade involving Cousins were not immediately disclosed, but the news broke while McCarthy was speaking with reporters. The Vikings' former signal-caller appeared visibly surprised by the announcement.
Cousins, who has been with the Vikings since 2018, has been the subject of trade speculation in recent weeks. The sudden revelation during McCarthy's press availability added an unexpected layer to the quarterback's media session.
