XAVIER MCKINNEY NEWS

Inside the Film Room: Xavier McKinney's breakout season Bob Papa and two-time Super Bowl champion Carl Banks break down the film of safety Xavier McKinney, presented by Sharp.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Solid in Year 2 After an injured-marred rookie season, McKinney had a solid second year, racking up 93 tackles and five interceptions, one of which he took to the house.

Impact McKinney played the third-most snaps (1,101) among all defensive players and should reprise his massive role again in 2022.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

S Xavier McKinney on taking his game to another level Safety Xavier McKinney speaks to the media Monday on taking his game to the next level moving forward.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

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JANUARY 9, 2022

S Xavier McKinney: 'I've still got a lot more to prove' Safety Xavier McKinney speaks to the media Thursday ahead of the season finale against Washington.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Giants' McKinney is not used to losing Xavier McKinney will do something he has never had to do in his life on Sunday. He’ll play in a meaningless football game. There are plenty...

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

Returns to active roster McKinney was removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday and will be eligible to play Sunday against the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact With the Giants' secondary missing three separate players due to COVID-19, McKinney's return is a welcome one against a pass-heavy Cowboys offense. The second-year safety is in the midst of a breakout season accumulating 70 tackles, five interceptions and one touchdown through 13 games this season.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on COVID list McKinney was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday as a high-risk close contact.

Impact McKinney was on the COVID-19 list in early November due to a false positive, but he's now sidelined as a close contact. The 22-year-old will be eligible to return to the Giants' facility Saturday if he continues to test negative for the virus.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Players to Watch: Xavier McKinney vs. Justin Herbert Xavier McKinney will face another star of the 2020 draft class this week in Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

S Xavier McKinney: I want to be great Safety Xavier McKinney speaks to the media Friday ahead of this weekend's game against the Dolphins in Miami.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

Fact or Fiction: Xavier McKinney to Pro Bowl? Will Xavier McKinney make the Pro Bowl? Will Saquon shine in Miami? The Giants.com crew debates these topics and more.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

Giants' McKinney emerging as one of NFL's top safeties Julian Love said earlier this season he would dye half of his hair blond to match Xavier McKinney’s black-and-white cookie ‘do if his teamma...

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

🗣️ Xavier McKinney Mic'd Up: 'Show the world' Safety Xavier McKinney was mic'd up for the Giants' dominant defensive performance against the Eagles in Week 12, presented by Pepsi.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

Xavier McKinney, Chris Myarick were highest-graded Giants in Week 12 Safety Xavier McKinney and TE Chris Myarick were the highest-graded New York Giants in a Week 12 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

S Xavier McKinney on limiting Eagles' Jalen Hurts Safety Xavier McKinney talks about his fifth interception of the season and the defense's four-takeaway performance against the Eagles.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

Xavier McKinney gets Giants' third INT of game ' Giants vs. Eagles Highlights Safety Xavier McKinney intercepts Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts for the Giants' third takeaway of the game.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

Xavier McKinney plays center field on deep-ball INT New York Giants defensive back Xavier McKinney plays center-field on INT.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • NFL.COM

Giants' Julian Love makes hair bet in support of Xavier McKinney's Pro Bowl bid The bet started on Thursday when the Giants practiced, with Julian Love agreeing to dye half of his hair blonde if Xavier McKinney recorded...

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • NYPOST.COM

S Julian Love on promise to dye hair if Xavier McKinney makes Pro Bowl Safety Julian Love speaks to the media Friday on his promise to dye his hair if Xavier McKinney makes the Pro Bowl.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

Giants Insider: Xavier McKinney on interceptions, Buccaneers offense Safety Xavier McKinney joins Paul Dottino to discuss his four interceptions and facing the Buccaneers on Monday in this edition of Giants In...

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

Giants' Xavier McKinney named NFC Defensive Player of Week 9 New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his impressive performance against the Raiders.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Returns pick for score McKinney recorded four tackles and an interception in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Raiders.

Impact McKinney had a disjointed week leading up to the game, as he was placed on reserve/COVID-19 list before it was revealed the test was a false positive. However, that didn't stop him from making a pivotal interception early in the third quarter, which he returned for a 41-yard touchdown. His effort put the Giants up 17-13, and the team never trailed again. McKinney now has seven passes defended and four interceptions across nine games this season.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

🗣️ Xavier McKinney, Julian Love Mic'd Up: 'You know what time it is' Check out defensive backs Xavier McKinney and Julian Love Mic'd Up during preseason games against the Cleveland Browns and New England Patri...

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

📸 Photos: Best of S Xavier McKinney View some of the top photos of Giants second-year safety Xavier McKinney.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

S Xavier McKinney on two-interception day Safety Xavier McKinney speaks to the media about his two-interception day against the Raiders in Week 9.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • GIANTS.COM