Xavier McKinney: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / October 24

Don’t Be Fooled Xavier McKinney Still Dominanting The Game

Xavier McKinney doesn’t seem to be as prominant in the headlines as he was a year ago when he was an interception machine. In fact by October of last year, McKinney had already registered those 5 straight games with an interception.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / October 20

Xavier McKinney calls out Packers after win over Cardinals: 'Can’t do this against good teams'

In Week 7, the Green Bay Packers finally scored their first win away from Lambeau Field in the 2025 NFL season. But it nearly did not happen.

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NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / October 19

Stats Fail to Show Impact of Xavier McKinney, Budda Baker

Two of the key players for Sunday’s game between the Green Bay Packers and Arizona Cardinals will be their polar-opposite safeties, Xavier McKinney and Budda Baker.

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Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / October 17

Packers’ Xavier McKinney gets the ultimate respect, but he’s not happy about it

How good has Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney been in the 2025 season? According to Pro Football Focus, McKinney has a 62.4 overall grade, which isn’t exactly an eye-popping number.

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Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / October 9

Packers Xavier McKinney on Facing Joe Flacco Again: ‘We’ve Got to Mix It Up This Time’

When the Green Bay Packers take the field Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, they’ll be facing a familiar opponent, only he’ll be wearing new colors.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 8

Packers defender provides Bengals with strategy for Joe Flacco

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Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / September 19

Packers coach crowns player as best in the NFL: ‘Big red circle around him’

The Green Bay Packers’ defense is gaining more attention these days than it had in previous seasons, thanks in large part to the addition of superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons to the team’s stop unit.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / September 18

Packers S Xavier McKinney Delivers a Clear, Cut Message

The Green Bay Packers are not just off to a 2-0 start. They are off to a dominant, commanding 2-0 start to the 2025 season. The Packers defeated the 2024 NFC 1 seed and the 2024 NFC Runner-Up in their first two games.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / September 13

NFL takes weird decision even further and drops the hammer on Packers All-Pro player

Every year, the NFL will have a questionable rule that it decides to enforce with more power. The referees go crazy for five, six weeks, and then it gets back to normal.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / September 9

Packers’ Xavier McKinney gets unfiltered take from Jeff Hafley after INT-less Week 1 vs. Lions

Xavier McKinney was an interception machine for the Green Bay Packers in his first season with the team. After spending his first four years in the NFL

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Green Bay Packers News / Total Apex Sports / September 8

Green Bay Packers Xavier McKinney Brushes Off Controversial Taunting Penalty From Week 1

The Green Bay Packers secured a decisive 27-13 victory over the Detroit Lions in Week 1, but the game wasn’t without a moment of controversy that has become all too common in the modern NFL.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / September 4

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Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / August 29

Green Bay Packers: Insider Shares How Xavier McKinney Exchange Led Him to Believe at Least 1 Player Knew Micah Parsons Trade Was Coming

For most of the public, the Green Bay Packers‘ Micah Parsons trade was both seismic and sudden. Despite growing rumors, there was nothing to suggest that something big was on the verge of happening right here, right now.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / August 28

Xavier McKinney sparks Packers buzz on Micah Parsons

The Green Bay Packers enter 2025 with one of the NFL’s youngest rosters, but their talent makes them legitimate contenders. Matt LaFleur and his group set their sights on capturing the NFC North and pushing for a Super Bowl run.

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / August 18

Packers React to NFL's Xavier McKinney Announcement on Monday

Xavier McKinney experienced a breakout year with the Green Bay Packers in 2024. After four seasons with the New York Giants, the veteran safety saw a major uptick in production in his fifth NFL season.

Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 8

Packers star safety aiming for Week 1 return after injuring calf

Packers safety Xavier McKinney is dealing with a lingering calf injury and may miss the rest of training camp as a result, per ESPN’s Rob Demovsky. McKinney.

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Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / August 7

Green Bay Packers’ Xavier McKinney Gets Honest After Big Injury News

The Green Bay Packers are gearing up for their preseason opener against the New York Jets. Unfortunately, they are not going to have one of their best defensive players available to play in the game even if they wanted him to.

Green Bay Packers News / Field Level Media / August 7

Packers S Xavier McKinney (calf) may miss rest of training camp

Green Bay Packers All-Pro safety Xavier McKinney is dealing with a calf injury that could take him off the field for the rest of training camp and the preseason.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / July 12

All-NFC North Team: Where Does Xavier McKinney Rank Among Star Safeties?

First-team All-Pro Xavier McKinney of the Green Bay Packers was voted to On SI’s All-NFC North team but was not a unanimous first-team selection. On SI’s four NFC North beat writers voted for the top five safeties in the division, with No.

Green Bay Packers News / Gridiron Heroics / July 12

‘Whoo, That Guy’s a Player’: NFL Coordinator Has High Praise for Packers Safety

Xavier McKinney’s rise to elite status as one of the NFL’s top safeties has garnered widespread praise from coaches and analysts. Ranked third in ESPN’s 2025 safety rankings, McKinney’s evolution with the Green Bay Packers has cemented his reputation as a game-changing player in the league.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / July 11

Ranking Every Player on Packers’ Roster, No. 2: Xavier McKinney

The Green Bay Packers will take a 90-player roster to the field for their first practice of training camp on July 23. In a Packers On SI tradition, we are ranking every player on the roster.

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.

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.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / November 1