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NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 24
Latest Lions contract news makes the Packers look even smarter one year after signing All-Pro defensive player
It was a surprise when the Green Bay Packers decided to give safety Xavier McKinney a four-year, $67 million contract in free agency last offseason. For the most part, market projections had indicated he would get something around $13 million per season, so it could be considered an overpay.
NFL News / WI Sports Heroics / April 11
Green Bay Packers Must Fill 'Glaring Weakness' During the NFL Draft
The Green Bay Packers have spent significant draft capital in recent years building a young and ascending supporting cast of weapons around young and ascending quarterback Jordan love.
Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / April 2
Xavier McKinney's social media activity fuels Packers fans' hopes that Jaire Alexander could stick around longer
The Green Bay Packers is clearly willing to move on from cornerback Jaire Alexander. The combination of injury concerns and money makes it unlikely that Alexander will be around in 2025, as the Packers are open to trading him.
The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz
How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?
New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / March 27
This Giants Free-agent Acquisition Has Highest Upside per New Analysis
Newly acquired free agent safety Jevón Holland might be what the New York Giants needed after they could not retain Xavier McKinney, who left in free agency a year ago.
Post draft, which NFL teams have the best current QB situations?
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / March 16
McKinney Paying Back Giants After Packers Signing
The New York Giants surprised fans on the morning after the Legal Tampering Period began, waking up the MetLife faithful with good news. The team signed star receiver Jevon Holland in free agency.
NFL News / New York Giants on SI / March 13
How Xavier McKinney Helped Giants Land Safety Jevón Holland
Former New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney might not have gotten the financial respect he was hoping to get from the New York Giants, but that didn’t stop him from giving the organization that drafted him glowing reviews to a free agent they were courting who is now being counted on to fill his spot in the defensive lineup.
Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / March 13
Xavier McKinney’s Impact on Packers’ Defense
Green Bay Packers fans had plenty of reasons to celebrate this offseason, but one move stood out above the rest—signing safety Xavier McKinney. While comparisons to Packers legends Reggie White and Charles Woodson might feel ambitious (and perhaps premature), McKinney’s impact on the field thus far has been undeniably game-changing.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 12
Giants get consolation prize after Xavier McKinney’s All-Pro Packers season
The New York Giants have plenty of important decisions to make this offseason. Giants owner John Mara kept Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen for the 2025 season, but it is clear they are on the hot seat.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / March 11
Giants Earn Compensatory Pick for Xavier McKinney Departure
There’s never a bad time for good news, especially for a team that needs some as much as the New York Giants. On Tuesday, they found some. Hours after signing safety Jevon Holland, the Giants learned that they had been awarded a third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft for the loss of safety Xavier McKinney.
New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / February 23
This Giants Player Projected to Receive an Early Contract Extension
The New York Giants have been heavily criticized for letting homegrown (Saquon Barkley and Xavier McKinney) talent leave in free agency last year. On the other hand, they have also extended guys like Andrew Thomas and Dexter Lawrence II to long-term contracts.
Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / February 6
Packers Offseason Checklist – Improving the Trenches
The Packers head into the 2025 offseason with a well known to-do list. It is clear what areas of the team, Green Bay will need to address. There is a lot of talk around the Packers needing to add a WR, overturn the CB room, and add a pass rusher.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / February 3
Packers star makes a strong stance about the NFL market, taking a direct shot at the Giants
You could think that Xavier McKinney doesn't have a good relationship with Kerby Joseph based on some social media interaction and the NFC North rivalry between the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 1
NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Xavier McKinney, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions DT Alim McNeill talked about what it was like to suffer a season-ending injury for the first time in his career and was adamant about attacking rehab in order to get back on the field as quickly as possible.
Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 31
Packers 2024 Report Card: Grading Xavier McKinney and Safeties
The Green Bay Packers had arguably the worst group of safeties in the NFL in 2023. With the additions of Xavier McKinney, Javon Bullard and Evan Williams, the Packers might not have the best group of safeties but they are on their way.
Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / January 29
Packers' Xavier McKinney Reveals Surprising Detail Behind Giants Departure
One of the best moves the Green Bay Packers made during the previous offseason was signing former New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney to a four-year, $67 million contract.
Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / January 23
Xavier McKinney shares image of unsettling injury that happened before his time with the Packers
Life in the NFL is tough. On Thursday, safety Xavier McKinney went on social media to remember a tough chapter of his career. In 2022, the player broke three fingers.
Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 8
Another Huge Honor for Xavier McKinney
The official NFL All-Pro team will be revealed on Friday, but Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney earned a huge accolade when he was named to the NFLPA Players’ All-Pro Team on Wednesday.
Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / November 25
Xavier McKinney Brings Culture Shift, Big Plays vs. 49ers
Xavier McKinney knew what he was signing up for. He knew what he wanted when he joined the Green Bay Packers. It’s a vision he’s held since entering the NFL.
Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / November 16
Xavier McKinney Never Satisfied as He Chases Perfection
In the NFL, there’s a 24-hour rule. Win or lose, a player gets 24 hours to celebrate a victory or wallow in defeat before moving onto the next game. For Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney, it’s more like a 24-minute rule.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / November 1
Packers star calls out Lions ahead of Week 9 clash: 'I don't really respect that'
One Packers player added extra spice to his team’s rivalry matchup against the Lions.
Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / October 16
Packers' new safety duo could be the best in the NFL
The partnership between Evan Williams and Xavier McKinney has significantly bolstered the Packers defense.
Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / October 7
Packers in awe of Xavier McKinney's historic interception streak
Xavier McKinney came into the season knowing that he was going to be one of the best safeties in the league. The Green Bay Packers presumably did as well.
Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / September 16
Xavier McKinney has been worth his weight in (green and) gold for the Packers
He was the Green Bay Packers' big offseason free agency addition, and he's already paid huge dividends for the team.
Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / September 7
New Packers safety duo shines despite Week 1 loss
The Packers debuted a new pair of safeties in their 34-29 loss to the Eagles in Brazil, and the duo thrived in unfamiliar territory.
Green Bay Packers News / Packers Coverage / July 19
Analyst Picks Packers Xavier McKinney as Potential First-Time All-Pro
With the start of the NFL season getting closer, could Green Bay Packers safety, Xavier McKinney, make his first All-Pro team? In the 2024 offseason, the Green Bay Packers made some notable moves to hopefully help propel the team to new heights this season.
Green Bay Packers News / Packers Coverage / June 27
Packers Xavier McKinney Ranked Highly Among Safeties
One of the splashes the Green Bay Packers made this offseason was signing safety Xavier McKinney. A second-round pick of the New York Giants in 2020, he cashed in this offseason after an excellent 2023 campaign.
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