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The Green Bay Packers will be the next team to test the red-hot Chicago Bears, who entered Week 14 of the 2025 NFL regular season on a five-game winning

NFL News / ChiCitySports / December 2

Packers’ Xavier McKinney highlights Ben Johnson’s impact on the Bears

The Chicago Bears rolled to an impressive win last week. From the other sideline, Green Bay Packers defensive back Xavier McKinney acknowledged how much Chicago’s offense has changed, saying Johnson has completely revamped the group.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 1

Packers DB Xavier McKinney credits Bears’ Ben Johnson for transforming Chicago offense

The Chicago Bears pulled off an impressive victory last week, leading to head coach Ben Johnson going shirtless. And from a rival team, Packers’ defensive back Xavier McKinney credited Johnson for transforming the Bears’ offense.

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Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 20

Packers’ Xavier McKinney couldn’t keep his reaction clean on near-pick against Giants

Up against a New York Giants team that is missing a lot of key players, including quarterback Jaxson Dart and running back Cam Skattebo, the Green Bay Packers were expected to dominate the Week 12 game at MetLife Stadium.

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Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 19

Packers’ Xavier McKinney makes huge guarantee about defense amid Super Bowl quest

The Green Bay Packers are heading into Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season with some momentum after getting back on track with a 27-20 victory on the road over the New York Giants.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / November 14

Former Giants Safety Xavier Reveals Thoughts About First Game Against Old Team

In any other week, the return of safety Xavier McKinney, the New York Giants’ second-round draft pick in 2020, would have been among the headlines ahead of the Giants-Green Bay Packers Week 11 tilt.

Green Bay Packers News / Total Apex Sports / November 14

Green Bay Packers Xavier McKinney Talks Playing His Former Team In Week 11

This Sunday’s game carries extra weight for Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney. For the first time since joining the Packers, the first-team All-Pro will face the New York Giants, the team that drafted him and where he spent the first four years of his career.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 12

Green Bay Packers: Xavier McKinney calls game against former team a 'must win'

During the 2024 NFL offseason, the Green Bay Packers, who normally do not sign big-name free agents, signed two of the best players on the market. This included Josh Jacobs, arguably the best free agent running back, and Xavier McKinney, arguably the best free agent safety.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

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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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.

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 / 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 / 5 GOATs / September 7

Officials flag Packers S Xavier McKinney for controversial taunting penalty

Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney is one of the first victims of the NFL’s crackdown on taunting this season. The league made taunting a point of emphasis this offseason.

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 / 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.