Xavier McKinney: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / July 23

Jordan Love Intercepted by Xavier McKinney in Packers Training Camp Highlight

Green Bay Packers training camp is officially underway, and quarterback Jordan Love already has a noteworthy highlight, but it brought criticism from the fans ahead of the NFL season.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 21

Big Reason Packers Could Struggle to Fill Biggest Weakness

The Green Bay Packers begin training camp with a big need to fill. Despite coordinator Jeff Hafley’s defense making major strides in 2024, including free agent safety Xavier McKinney earning All-Pro recognition for the first time, Green Bay’s cornerback room enters 2025 in a state of flux.

NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / July 21

Packers Training Camp Preview: Linebacker Battles, X-Factor, Game-Changer

During minicamp in 2021, the Green Bay Packers signed De’Vondre Campbell. After Campbell turned in an All-Pro season, the Packers used their first-round pick in 2022 on Quay Walker in hope of building a super-tandem at linebacker.

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Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / July 19

Three Packers Make PFF’s Top 101 Players From 2024

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Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / July 17

This NFL Top-100 List Shows Potential Peril for Packers

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NFL News / New York Giants on SI / July 16

New York Giants 2025 Training Camp Preview: Safeties

The New York Giants made an unexpected free agency signing by bringing in Jevon Holland on a three-year contract worth $45.3M with $27.4M fully guaranteed.

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 / A to Z Sports / July 10

NFL coordinator puts Packers star in rare stratosphere because of his unique skillset that separates him from most peers

The Green Bay Packers achieved rare free agency success last season. The highest best, and also the most successful, was the addition of safety Xavier McKinney on a four-year, $67 million contract to take him away from the New York Giants.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / June 30

Xavier McKinney Reveals ‘Next Step’ for Packers’ Defense

The Green Bay Packers‘ defense made major strides in 2025, coinciding with first-year coordintor Jeff Hafley and free agent safety Xavier McKinney’s arrival.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / June 17

Packers Emerging Superstar Ranked 3rd at His Position Across the NFL

The Green Bay Packers struck gold in free agency last spring. When the Packers agreed to terms on a long-term contract with free agent safety Xavier McKinney,

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 13

NFC Notes: Grady Jarrett, Xavier McKinney, D.J. Moore, Bears, Packers

The Bears signed DT Grady Jarrett this offseason, who was released after spending his first 10 years with the Falcons. Jarrett is refreshed to reinvent

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / June 5

The Packers 2025 Positional Battles – The Safety Room

Last week, the topic of this summer’s Packers positional battle special was the running back group. This week, it is time to turn the page to the Green Bay safety room.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / June 4

Green Bay Packers’ 90-Tackle Defensive Back Named Breakout Star to Watch

The Green Bay Packers already boast one of the premier safeties in the sport, after signing Xavier McKinney last spring, but could be on the cusp of fielding one of the most dominant duos at the position.

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 / 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.

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.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / November 1

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Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / October 16

Packers' new safety duo could be the best in the NFL

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Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / October 7

Packers in awe of Xavier McKinney's historic INT streak

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.

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Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / September 19

Xavier McKinney Has Been Good As Advertised

Xavier McKinney is off to a strong start for the Green Bay Packers, recording interceptions in both games against the Philadelphia Eagles and Indianapolis Colts.