MARCH 8 • AL.COM
XAVIER MCKINNEY #29 - SAFETY - GREEN BAY PACKERS
49 TCKL •
6 INT •
1 SCK
49 TCKL
6 INT
1 SCK
Could Xavier McKinney join his Alabama coach in the NFL? The former Crimson Tide standout is set to join a glut of top safeties on the market.
Xavier McKinney Still Wants to Remain a Giant McKinney hasn’t ruled out returning to the Giants, but the money has to be right for that to happen.
MARCH 7 • SUNHERALD.COM
Would Kevin Byard Make Sense for Giants if Xavier McKinney Leaves? With Xavier McKinney set to hit free agency, would a reunion between Kevin Byard and defensive coordinator Shane Bowen make sense?
MARCH 7 • SUNHERALD.COM
Why New York Giants Didn't Tag Safety Xavier McKinney For weeks, it had been reported that Xavier McKinney could be a candidate for the transition tag. So why didn’t the Giants use it on him?
MARCH 6 • SACBEE.COM
Giants don't tag Saquon Barkley, Xavier McKinney: Twitter reacts The New York Giants tagged neither RB Saquon Barkley nor S Xavier McKinney and here’s how Giants Twitter reacted with free agency pending.
MARCH 6 • USATODAY.COM
If Giants lose Xavier McKinney in free agency, here's who they could sign to replace him The Giants did not tag Xavier McKinney.
MARCH 6 • NJ.COM
Giants Don't Tag Safety Xavier McKinney The Giants will not be using any tags on safety Xavier McKinney, who will hit the open market.
MARCH 5 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Giants' Xavier McKinney maintains 'good relationship' with Wink Martindale New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney says he and Wink Martindale still have a good relationship and he’s got nothing but respect for Wink.
FEBRUARY 29 • USATODAY.COM
Giants' offseason agenda centers around futures of Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley
Will the Giants commit to Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley and Xavier McKinney? Their offseason revolves around decisions for those three player...FEBRUARY 22
Giants Considering Transition Tag for Xavier McKinney? How It Works and What It Means The Giants are reportedly considering using a rare mechanism to ensure they remain competitive for the services of pending UFA safety Xavier...
FEBRUARY 21 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
What is the Best Fit for Safety Xavier McKinney if Not the Giants? With Xavier McKinney expected to hit the free agency market, this team could be the best fit for him.
FEBRUARY 21 • SUNHERALD.COM
What is the Best Fit for Safety Xavier McKinney if Not the Giants? With Xavier McKinney expected to hit the free agency market, this team could be the best fit for him.
FEBRUARY 21 • KANSASCITY.COM
Xavier McKinney Channels Inner Rodney Dangerfield Ahead of Free Agency Voyage McKinney, who is about to hit free agency, wants to be respected for his body of work on the gridiron.
FEBRUARY 17 • KANSASCITY.COM
Ranking Giants' top 10 free agents: Who joins Saquon Barkley, Xavier McKinney on the list? Barkley and McKinney are the biggest names on the list, but the Giants have more key contributors set to hit the market in March.
FEBRUARY 13 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Giants 2024 UFA Primer: S Xavier McKinney The Giants and safety Xavier McKinney are likely headed for a breakup unless the market ends up soft for the safety.
JANUARY 23 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Giants S Xavier McKinney Lands on PFF's All-Breakout List McKinney joins a prestigious list of players at a time when he’ll be looking for his big pay day.
JANUARY 14 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Giants lobby for Xavier McKinney's return, despite Wink Martindale drama: 'Pay that man!' Will the Giants re-sign Xavier McKinney?
JANUARY 8 • NJ.COM
Alabama NFL roundup: Xavier McKinney goes all the way On the final Sunday of the NFL's 2023 season, 38 Alabama alumni got on the field.
JANUARY 8 • AL.COM
Xavier McKinney Ponders Giants Future McKinney will be an unrestricted free agent this off-season.
JANUARY 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Xavier McKinney leaps for toe-drag INT on Jalen Hurts' launch | Giants vs. Eagles Highlights Safety Xavier McKinney intercepts a pass from Jalen Hurts.
JANUARY 7 • GIANTS.COM
Can't-Miss Play: Xavier McKinney leaps for epic toe-drag INT on Hurts' launch New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney intercepts a pass from Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts.
JANUARY 7 • NFL.COM
Posts double-digit stops vs. Eagles McKinney recorded 10 tackles (seven solo), including a half-sack, in Monday's Week 16 loss to Philadelphia.
Impact McKinney tied for the team lead in tackles on Christmas Day, finishing with his fifth double-digit effort of the campaign. All of the those big performances have come over his past seven contests, a span in which the fourth-year safety has considerably grown his IDP appeal in fantasy. McKinney's big game Monday pushed his season total to 104 stops, marking the first triple-digit tackle campaign of his career.
DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
S Xavier McKinney: 'It wasn't good enough to win' Safety Xavier McKinney speaks to the media after the Giants fell to the Eagles in Week 16.
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • GIANTS.COM
Comes up big in Week 12 win McKinney totaled 10 tackles (four solo) and intercepted a pass in Sunday's 10-7 victory versus the Patriots.
Impact McKinney led New York in stops in the win, finishing with double-digit tackles for the fourth straight week. His biggest contribution, however, was a fourth-quarter interception of Bailey Zappe at midfield. McKinney returned the pickoff 18 yards, helping to set up a Randy Bullock field goal that provided the winning margin for the Giants. The interception was the first of the season for McKinney, and combined with his recent stellar production as a tackler, it gives him plenty of momentum heading into the team's Week 13 bye.
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
S Xavier McKinney: 'Put us in the best position to win' Safety Xavier McKinney addresses the media post game following Giants' 10-7 Week 12 win over the New England Patriots.
NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • GIANTS.COM
