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Reporters break the Cousins trade news to J.J. McCarthy

NFL on FOX's clip captures an unprepared but gracious response to Kirk Cousins's return to Minnesota.

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Why this story? The video opened at a pace of 361,745 views a day, 21 times a normal first day on this channel (16,942).

J.J. McCarthy found out about the Kirk Cousins trade from reporters (via X/rydunleavy) #football

"Did not hear that, no." J.J. McCarthy is at the microphone in a Giants hoodie and cap when a reporter asks whether he has heard about Minnesota adding a quarterback. The follow-up supplies the name: Kirk Cousins is going back.

McCarthy, Minnesota's first-round draft pick in 2024, has to respond to news about his former team on the spot. He keeps his answer generous: "Wish him nothing but the best of luck." Then he adds, "I know he's beloved in that building, so it'll be a great fit."

NFL on FOX's Short, credited to X/rydunleavy, drew more than 150,000 views in seven hours, already far beyond the channel's usual full-day audience for a Short. It sits alongside the channel's reports of Cousins's trade from Las Vegas and another fast-starting interview clip in which Jordan Davis says he wants to help the Eagles, even if that means being traded.

The McCarthy comments turn toward the possibilities that follow the news. Some viewers imagine a Giants-Vikings playoff meeting; others describe wanting Cousins back while still wishing McCarthy's time in Minnesota had worked out. The brief exchange gives both groups something concrete to discuss: McCarthy's first public answer, before he has even had time to catch up.

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What viewers say

He's quite gracious. I respect that. That's the best answer he could have given on the spot.
@revolutionofone8541See it on YouTube
Man im so stoked about Kirk but o really wish things had worked out with jj. Dude has real leadership energy and so clearly lights a fire when he needs to. Ill be a fan moving forward
@HotpadHarrisonSee it on YouTube
I wish JJ worked out so bad. I can't lie I'm happy about Kirk tho.
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