Harbaugh to Keep Exploring McCarthy’s Role With Giants

New York Giants coach John Harbaugh said the team will keep exploring ways to use quarterback J.J. McCarthy after his five-snap appearance against Washington, but he did not promise the 23-year-old a larger or regular role. Harbaugh described McCarthy’s brief outing in the Giants’ tie with the Commanders as a change of pace and said the team would look for opportunities to use its players. He added that what McCarthy showed was probably not the full package the Giants had available. Whether McCarthy plays again, and how much, will depend on the circumstances, Harbaugh said. McCarthy carried twice for two yards in the game. Penalties erased two other plays, limiting the impact of his debut with New York. The Giants acquired him from the Minnesota Vikings on September 28 in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick. He had been with the team for only a few weeks before the appearance, according to one account, leaving limited time to prepare a larger set of plays. The Giants are managing their quarterback options after Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 2. Jameis Winston has taken over as the starter, while McCarthy’s running ability offers a different...