XAVIER MCKINNEY NEWS

McKinney has 2 picks, Giants edge Raiders 23-16

Xavier McKinney returned an interception 41 yards for a touchdown early in the second half and picked off another errant throw by Derek Carr late as the New York Giants beat the La...

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Xavier McKinney records second INT of game ' Giants vs. Raiders Highlights Safety Xavier McKinney picks off Raiders quarterback Derek Carr for his second interception of the game.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Xavier McKinney's pick-six gives Giants lead New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney's pick-six gives the Giants the lead.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • NFL.COM

Must-See Play: Xavier McKinney returns Derek Carr INT for TD ' Giants vs. Raiders Highlights Safety Xavier McKinney intercepts Raiders QB Derek Carr and returns it 41 yards for a touchdown.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

Coming off COVID list McKinney will be removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday due to his test results for the virus having been revealed to be a false positive.

Impact McKinney will return to team facilities Friday, making him eligible to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Raiders. Star running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) will also return to the team Friday, but because he was dealing with injury prior to landing on the COVID list, his status for Week 9 remains more unclear.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants' Saquon Barkley, Xavier McKinney return after COVID-19 false-positives After missing practices due to false-positive COVID-19 tests, New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley and S Xavier McKinney will return on Friday.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Tests positive for COVID McKinney tested positive for COVID-19, and his status for Week 9 is uncertain, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.

Impact McKinney's vaccine status is unclear, but if he's vaccinated and able to return two negative tests within 24 hours, he will be able to play Sunday against the Raiders. Expect an update with the safety's vaccine status within the next couple of days. It's likely Logan Ryan will see an increased role Sunday if McKinney is unable to suit up.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fan Q&A: Get to know second-year safety Xavier McKinney  Safety Xavier McKinney chats with Madelyn Burke in this edition of Giants Facebook Live, presented by Mercedes-Benz.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

S Xavier McKinney on facing Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce Safety Xavier McKinney talks to reporters Wednesday about facing Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

Snags two interceptions McKinney had three tackles (all solo) and two interceptions during Sunday's 38-11 loss to the Rams.

Impact McKinney played every defensive snap for the third straight contest, and he picked off a pair of passes to supply New York with two of its only positive defensive players during the blowout. The 2020 second-round pick is filling an every-down role for the Giants this season, but he's not producing enough (27 total tackles in six games) to be an IDP option.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier McKinney picks off Matthew Stafford ' Giants vs. Rams Highlights Safety Xavier McKinney picks off Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford to close out the first half.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

S Xavier McKinney on slowing down Falcons offense Safety Xavier McKinney talks to the media Thursday about limiting the playmakers in Atlanta's offense.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

Giants give Xavier McKinney a chance to run the defense A year ago this week the Giants were implementing contingency plans in the wake of Xavier McKinney’s injury. The rookie second-round pick ha...

AUGUST 24, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

Giants' Xavier McKinney enjoying the grind, competition of camp New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney is enjoying the training camp grind after suffering a broken foot during last year’s camp.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Bradberry, Jackson give Giants' secondary 2 cover guys

When the New York Giants signed Adoree Jackson as a free agent in March, the hope was the cornerback would give the defense shutdown guys on both sides of the field

JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants S Xavier McKinney a bit of a rookie in second season

Safety Xavier McKinney is entering his second season with the New York Giants a little smarter, more experienced and still feeling like there is much to learn

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

High expectations for NY Giants' Xavier McKinney in 2021 Xavier McKinney has plenty of upside, and even higher expectations in the NY Giants' secondary in 2021 The NY Giants boast one of the NFL's...

JULY 9, 2021 • GMENHQ.COM

Giants' Xavier McKinney still upset with Eagles over Week 17 performance

New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney still can’t shake watching the Philadelphia Eagles lose the final game of the season to the Washingto...

JUNE 25, 2021 • FOXNEWS.COM

Giants' Xavier McKinney holding a grudge against Eagles for 'giving up' against Washington in Week 17 The Eagles were accused of tanking their Week 17 finale, which kept the Giants out of the playoffs and made an already heated rivalry that m...

JUNE 25, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Xavier McKinney predicted to be Giants' breakout player in 2021 Second-year safety Xavier McKinney has been projected to be the New York Giants’ breakout player of 2021.

MARCH 25, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

NY Giants: The case for Xavier McKinney as 2021’s breakout star The NY Giants' defense made significant strides in 2020, even without Xavier McKinney, the highest-drafted defender in last year's NFL Draft...

JANUARY 18, 2021 • GMENHQ.COM

Wraps rookie campaign with 25 stops McKinney notched 25 tackles (14 solo), one defended pass and one interception through six games in 2020.

Impact McKinney missed much of his rookie campaign while recovering from offseason foot surgery, but he managed to carve out a large defensive role (over 50 percent of snaps) during the Giants' final three regular-season games. The 2020 second-round pick stands to get every chance to compete for a starting role come 2021.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants safety Xavier McKinney claps back at Skip Bayless for NFL Draft diss Xavier McKinney swears he didn’t have Skip Bayless’ April tweet saved in his Twitter drafts.

JANUARY 5, 2021 • MCALL.COM

S Xavier McKinney on finding stride after injury Safety Xavier McKinney talks about playing his best football down the stretch after an injury derailed the first part of his rookie season.

JANUARY 5, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

Piles up eight tackles McKinney made eight tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Ravens.

Impact The rookie second-round pick put together his best tackling performance of the year and finished tied for second on the team in stops. McKinney figures to make his fourth straight start in the season finale against Dallas.

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE