XAVIER MCKINNEY NEWS

Mostly playoff novices, Giants expecting increased intensity

For most of the players on the New York Giants, the playoffs is uncharted territory

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

S Xavier McKinney on limiting Vikings offense Safety Xavier McKinney speaks to the media after Wednesday's practice.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • GIANTS.COM

Battista: Returns of Adoree' Jackson, Xavier McKinney will be key for Giants vs. Jefferson NFL Network's Judy Battista: Returns of New York Giants Adoree' Jackson, Xavier McKinney will be key for Giants vs. Minnesota Vikings wide r...

JANUARY 11, 2023 • NFL.COM

Battista: Returns of Adoree' Jackson, Xavier McKinney Could Help Giants Contain Jefferson NFL Network's Judy Battista: Returns of New York Giants Adoree' Jackson, Xavier McKinney will be key for Giants vs. Minnesota Vikings wide r...

JANUARY 11, 2023 • VIKINGS.COM

Teammates Trivia: Julian Love & Xavier McKinney Safeties Julian Love and Xavier McKinney face off in this edition of "Teammate Trivia," presented by United Airlines.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • GIANTS.COM

Prominent role in return McKinney recorded seven tackles (four solo) and a pass defended on 46 defensive snaps in Sunday's 38-10 win over Indianapolis.

Impact McKinney logged his second-most tackles in a game during his first game back from his seven-game absence while on the reserve/NFI list with a hand injury. The third-year safety only played 83 percent of defensive snaps, though he still saw the third-highest playing time of Giants defenders during this lopsided victory. However, this was the first time he has not logged a special-teams snap this season, so it's possible the team still wanted to bring him back slowly after being activated Saturday. McKinney has now accumulated 45 tackles, one sack and five passes defended over nine games this season, and he should retain a prominent role heading into the playoffs.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

S Xavier McKinney: 'There was no way I was going to miss this game' Safety Xavier McKinney speaks to the media following the Giants' Week 17 win over the Colts.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • GIANTS.COM

Likely to return Sunday The Giants activated McKinney (hand) from the reserve/non-football injury list ahead of Sunday's game against Indianapolis, Michael Eisen of the team's official site reports.

Impact McKinney hurt his left hand in an ATV accident during the Giants' bye week and hasn't seen game action since Week 8. Coach Brian Daboll indicated earlier this week that McKinney wasn't likely to return to action against the Colts, but the safety was designated to return to practice Thursday and has now been activated just two days later. McKinney logged 100 percent of New York's defensive snaps in his eight games so far this season, but he could be on a snap count Sunday given the length of his absence.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants activate safety McKinney for win-and-in versus Colts

Defensive co-captain and safety Xavier McKinney has been activated from reserve-non-football injury list and is expected to play in the New York Giants’ win-and-in game against the...

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants injury report: Xavier McKinney out, updates on Adoree' Jackson, Azeez Ojulari Coach Brian Daboll ruled out safety Xavier McKinney for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • NJ.COM

Giants S McKinney returns to practice after missing 7 games

New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney has returned to practice after missing seven games with a broken left hand

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

5 things we learned (12/29): Smith & the ILB group; McKinney returns to practice The Giants coordinators met with the media Wednesday ahead of the Week 17 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts on New Year's Day.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Giants injury report: Xavier McKinney activated from non-football IR | Will he return against Colts? Giants veteran safety Xavier McKinney returned to the practice field Thursday.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • NJ.COM

Xavier McKinney Designated to Return from NFI McKinney will take part in his first practice since injuring his left hand in a bye week accident.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Practice window begins The Giants announced Thursday that McKinney (hand) has been designated for a return to practice from the reserve/non-football injury list, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Coach Brian Daboll said Monday he doesn't expect McKinney to return in time for Sunday's contest against the Colts, but it's encouraging to see the safety at least resume practicing. New York will have a 21-day window to evaluate McKinney's health, and he can be fully activated at any point during that stretch.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Week 17 return unlikely Head coach Brian Daboll said Monday that McKinney's (hand) status hasn't changed, meaning he likely won't be activated from the reserve/non-football injury list prior to the Week 1...

Impact McKinney is now in line to miss an eighth consecutive game come New Year's Day, as he's been working his way back from the hand injury he sustained in an ATV accident while vacationing back in November. Julian Love and Jason Pinnock should continue operating as the Giants' starting safeties for the time being, while Tony Jefferson is slated to handle rotational secondary snaps.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't be activated for Week 16 McKinney (hand) is not expected to be activated for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Giants reportedly still hope McKinney plays again before the end of the regular season, though he will only have two such opportunities after the conclusion of Sunday's contest against Minnesota. The 23-year-old safety continues to work his way back from a hand injury suffered in an ATV action while vacationing back in November, and he remains on the reserve/non-football injury list.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants Injury Report: Xavier McKinney, Adoree' Jackson Unlikely for Minnesota The Giants look like they’ll have to wait at least another week for defensive backs Xavier McKinney and Adoree’ Jackson to return from their...

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Not expected to play Sunday Coach Brian Daboll said McKinney (hand) won't practice Wednesday and isn't expected to play Sunday against Washington, Paul Schwartz of the New York Post reports.

Impact McKinney, who sustained a hand injury during an ATV accident while on vacation in November, remains on the reserve/non-football injury list and will likely miss a sixth straight game. The 23-year-old safety is still expected to return this season, but the Giants have only three regular-season games left following Sunday's divisional showdown against the Commanders.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notebook: Xavier McKinney hopes to return this season Xavier McKinney is confident he will return to the field in the 2022 season, but doesn’t know when that might be.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Dan Duggan: Giants safety Xavier McKinney spoke very... - The Athletic Giants safety Xavier McKinney spoke very confidently about his potential to return this season. McKinney said his hand still needs to heal m...

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dan Duggan: Giants safety Xavier McKinney had the pins... - The Athletic Giants safety Xavier McKinney had the pins removed from his injured hand on Wednesday, but coach Brian Daboll indicated that there is still...

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Future availability still in doubt McKinney had the pins removed from his left hand this week, but according to head coach Brian Daboll, the team still isn't sure if he'll be back this season, Pat Leonard of the New...

Impact McKinney remains on the reserve/non-football injury list due to the hand injury he suffered in an ATV accident while on vacation in early November. Although the removal of the pins in his hand is a sign of progress for the 23-year-old safety, he still may need more time for his hand to heal before getting back on the field. The next step for McKinney is likely to garner a return designation from the NFI list.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants' Xavier McKinney 'doubtful' to return vs. Eagles New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (hand) is doubtful to return against the Philadelphia Eagles but a Week 15 game could be in play.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Progressing but unlikely to play Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday that McKinney could get the pins in his injured left hand removed soon but is doubtful to play this week, Dan Duggan of The Athletic r...

Impact McKinney was scheduled for a checkup Wednesday to assess his recovery from the left hand injury he sustained in an ATV accident in November. The third-year safety is currently on the reserve/non-football injury list, but he's stated that he expects to he'll be able to return this season. He'll need to have the pins in the injured hand removed before he can come back, and Daboll suggested McKinney might play with a club once that takes place, per Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News. It appears very unlikely McKinney will be able to play this Sunday against Philadelphia, but his intent of returning before the end of the campaign certainly seems feasible.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE