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  Packers | Josh Jacobs, Xavier McKinney to GB official    Fri Mar 15, 06:22 PM

Updating previous reports, free-agent RB Josh Jacobs (Raiders) and S Xavier McKinney (Giants) officially signed with the Green Bay Packers Friday, March 15. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed, but earlier reports stated Jacobs signed a four-year contract worth $48 million, while McKinney signed a four-year contract worth $68 million.

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  Packers | Xavier McKinney plans to join Packers    Mon Mar 11, 04:03 PM

Impending free-agent S Xavier McKinney (Giants) agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Green Bay Packers Monday, March 11, worth $68 million.

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  Giants | Two teams targeting Xavier McKinney    Mon Mar 11, 12:09 PM

New York Giants impending free agent S Xavier McKinney is a top target for the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles, according to sources Monday, March 11.

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  Giants | Xavier McKinney interested in returning    Thu Mar 7, 06:27 PM

New York Giants impending free-agent S Xavier McKinney said he would like to re-sign with the Giants this offseason, and the two sides are trying to figure something out.

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  Giants | Xavier McKinney about to hit the market    Tue Mar 5, 03:52 PM

New York Giants impending free-agent S Xavier McKinney will not receive the franchise tag and is expected to become an unrestricted free agent at the start of the new league year, according to multiple sources.

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  Giants | Transition tag for Xavier McKinney?    Wed Feb 21, 05:09 PM

New York Giants impending free-agent S Xavier McKinney may be a candidate for the transition tag if the Giants are not able to sign him to a long-term agreement before the tag deadline, according to sources.

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  Giants | Giants' final injury report    Sat Dec 23, 02:59 PM

New York Giants OT Evan Neal (ankle) and DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches (knee) did not practice on Saturday, Dec. 23, and have been ruled out for Week 16. In addition, DL A'Shawn Robinson (back), TE Lawrence Cager (groin) and DL Dexter Lawrence (hamstring) were limited and are questionable, RB Gary Brightwell (hamstring) practiced in full but is questionable, P Jamie Gillan (groin) was limited but has no designation and S Xavier McKinney (illness), RB Matt Breida (hamstring), LB Carter Coughlin (neck), OT Matt Peart (shoulder), OL Justin Pugh (calf, neck) and TE Darren Waller (hamstring) practiced in full and were removed from the injury report.

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  Giants | Friday's practice report for NY Giants    Fri Dec 22, 02:33 PM

New York Giants TE Lawrence Cager (groin), DT Dexter Lawrence (hamstring), OT Evan Neal (ankle) and DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (knee) did not practice on Friday, Dec. 22. S Xavier McKinney (illness), RB Matt Breida (hamstring), LB Carter Coughlin (neck), P Jamie Gillan (groin) and DT A'Shawn Robinson (back) were limited. RB Gary Brightwell (hamstring), OT Matt Peart (shoulder), OG Justin Pugh (calf, neck) and TE Darren Waller (hamstring) practiced in full. The Giants did not practice on Friday, so the report is an estimation.

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  Giants | NY Giants' practice report for Thursday    Thu Dec 21, 03:44 PM

New York Giants TE Lawrence Cager (groin), DT Dexter Lawrence (hamstring), S Xavier McKinney (illness), OT Evan Neal (ankle) and DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (knee) did not practice on Thursday, Dec. 21. RB Matt Breida (hamstring), LB Carter Coughlin (neck), P Jamie Gillan (groin) and DT A'Shawn Robinson (back) were limited. RB Gary Brightwell (hamstring), OT Matt Peart (shoulder), OG Justin Pugh (calf, neck) and TE Darren Waller (hamstring) practiced in full.

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  Giants | Xavier McKinney has big performance    Sun Nov 26, 04:42 PM

New York Giants S Xavier McKinney totaled a game-high 10 combined tackles, while adding four solo stops, two passes defensed and an interception in Week 12 against the New England Patriots.

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  Giants | Xavier McKinney shines in win    Sun Nov 19, 08:50 PM

New York Giants S Xavier McKinney finished with 12 tackles, including eight solo stops, and recovered a fumble in a 31-19 win over the Washington Commanders in Week 11.

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  Giants | Week 11 injury report for Giants    Fri Nov 17, 05:40 PM

New York Giants CB Adoree' Jackson (concussion) and OT Evan Neal (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 17, and have been ruled out for Week 11. OT Andrew Thomas (knee) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. LB Bobby Okereke (hip) and LB Azeez Ojulari (ankle) were limited during practice but are not on the injury report. DT Dexter Lawrence (non-injury), LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (concussion), CB Deonte Banks (ankle), CB Cor'Dale Flott (shoulder), S Xavier McKinney (rib), S Jason Pinnock (ankle, thumb) and RB Deon Jackson (concussion) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.

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  Giants | Thursday's practice report for NY Giants    Thu Nov 16, 03:57 PM

New York Giants CB Adoree' Jackson (concussion) and OT Evan Neal (ankle) did not practice on Thursday, Nov. 16. WR Jalin Hyatt (concussion), LB Bobby Okereke (hip), LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (concussion), CB Deonte Banks (ankle), CB Cor'Dale Flott (shoulder), WR Wan'Dale Robinson (knee), OT Andrew Thomas (knee), RB Saquon Barkley (ankle) and DE Azeez Ojulari (ankle) were limited. DT Dexter Lawrence (rest), QB Tommy DeVito (shoulder), S Xavier McKinney (ribs), S Jason Pinnock (thumb, ankle) and RB Deon Jackson (concussion) practiced in full.

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  Giants | Wednesday practice report for Giants    Wed Nov 15, 03:42 PM

New York Giants CB Adoree' Jackson (concussion), DT Dexter Lawrence (non-injury), OT Evan Neal (ankle), LB Bobby Okereke (hip) and LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 15. CB Deonte Banks (ankle), CB Cor'Dale Flott (shoulder), S Xavier McKinney (rib), S Jason Pinnock (ankle, thumb) and OT Andrew Thomas (knee) were limited during practice. RB Deon Jackson (concussion) fully participated in practice.

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  Giants | Xavier McKinney posts another double-digit tackle effort    Mon Nov 13, 01:33 AM

New York Giants S Xavier McKinney tied a season high with 10 tackles - eight solo - in Week 10 versus the Dallas Cowboys.

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  Giants | Xavier McKinney paces G-Men in stops    Mon Nov 6, 01:27 AM

New York Giants S Xavier McKinney recorded a team-best 10 tackles -- seven solo -- against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 5.

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  Giants | Xavier McKinney says hand has healed    Mon Apr 17, 09:29 PM

New York Giants S Xavier McKinney (hand) said his injured hand has healed and does not expect to wear a protective covering on the hand next season.

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  Giants | Wild Card Round injury report for NY Giants    Fri Jan 13, 02:20 PM

New York Giants C Jon Feliciano (back), CB Adoree' Jackson (knee), LB Azeez Ojulari (ankle0, S Jason Pinnock (shoulder), DE Leonard Williams (neck), S Xavier McKinney (fingers), WR Marcus Johnson (knee) and OT Evan Neal (ankle) practiced in full Friday, Jan. 13, and have been removed from the injury report for the team's NFC Wild Card Game matchup versus the Minnesota Vikings.

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  Giants | Giants' Thursday injury report    Thu Jan 12, 03:35 PM

New York Giants OT Evan Neal (ankle), WR Marcus Johnson (ankle), DL Leonard Williams (neck), S Jason Pinnock (shoulder), LB Azeez Ojulari (ankle) and CB Adoree' Jackson (knee) were limited in practice on Thursday, Jan. 12. Also, S Xavier McKinney (fingers) and C Jon Feliciano (back) practiced in full.

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  Giants | Wednesday practice report for Giants    Wed Jan 11, 04:43 PM

New York Giants C Jon Feliciano (back), CB Adoree' Jackson (knee), LB Azeez Ojulari (ankle), S Jason Pinnock (shoulder) and DT Leonard Williams (neck) were limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 11. S Xavier McKinney (finger) fully participated in practice.

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  Giants | Week 18 injury report for NY Giants    Fri Jan 6, 02:19 PM

New York Giants LB Azeez Ojulari (ankle) and DL Leonard Williams (neck) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 18 against the Philadelphia Eagles. CB Adoree' Jackson (knee) was limited in practice all week and is listed as doubtful. C Jon Feliciano (back) was limited for a second straight day on Friday, Jan. 6, and is listed as questionable. DL Dexter Lawrence (rest) and S Xavier McKinney (fingers) practiced in full Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.

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  Giants | Thursday practice report for Giants    Thu Jan 5, 03:43 PM

New York Giants LB Azeez Ojulari (ankle) and DT Leonard Williams (neck) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 5. C Jon Feliciano (back), CB Adoree' Jackson (knee) and S Xavier McKinney (finger) were limited during practice. DT Dexter Lawrence (non-injury) fully participated in practice.

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  Giants | Wednesday practice report for NYG    Wed Jan 4, 05:29 PM

New York Giants C Jon Feliciano (back), DT Dexter Lawrence (non-injury), LB Azeez Ojulari (ankle) and DT Leonard Williams (neck) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 4. CB Adoree' Jackson (knee) was limited during practice, while S Xavier McKinney (finger) fully participated in practice.

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  Giants | New York makes roster moves    Sat Dec 31, 04:33 PM

New York Giants S Xavier McKinney (hand) was activated from the Non-Football Injury list, and released WR David Sills as a corresponding move Saturday, Dec. 31. Also, TE Chris Myarick and DB Zyon Gilbert were elevated from the practice squad to the active roster.

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  Giants | Xavier McKinney expected to play    Sat Dec 31, 02:50 PM

New York Giants S Xavier McKinney (hand) is expected to be activated off the reserve/non-football injury list and play in Week 17, per sources on Saturday, Dec. 31.

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  Giants | Xavier McKinney not ready yet    Fri Dec 30, 04:06 PM

New York Giants S Xavier McKinney (hand) will not be activated from the Reserve/Injured list before the Week 17 game, according to head coach Brian Daboll.

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  Giants | Xavier McKinney cleared to practice    Thu Dec 29, 02:01 PM

New York Giants S Xavier McKinney (fingers) was designated for return from the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list Thursday, Dec. 29.

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  Giants | Xavier McKinney won't return Week 15    Wed Dec 14, 01:34 PM

New York Giants S Xavier McKinney (hand) won't return off the reserve/non-football injury list this week, head coach Brian Daboll said on Wednesday, Dec. 14.

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  Giants | Xavier McKinney has procedure    Thu Dec 8, 06:44 PM

New York Giants S Xavier McKinney (hand) recently underwent a procedure to have pins removed from his surgery repaired hand. Head coach Brian Daboll said he is not sure if McKinney will be able to play again this season because he still has to recover.

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  Giants | Xavier McKinney unlikely for Week 14    Wed Dec 7, 02:15 PM

New York Giants S Xavier McKinney (hand) may get the pins removed from his hand on Wednesday, Dec. 7, but is unlikely to play in Week 14, head coach Brian Daboll said.

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  Giants | Xavier McKinney put on NFI    Mon Nov 7, 03:55 PM

New York Giants S Xavier McKinney (hand) was placed on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list with a hand injury Monday, Nov. 7.

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  Giants | Xavier McKinney to miss time    Mon Nov 7, 11:20 AM

New York Giants S Xavier McKinney (hand) suffered a hand injury in an all-terrain vehicle accident, and he'll miss a few weeks.

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  Giants | Week 7 injury report for NY Giants    Fri Oct 21, 02:13 PM

New York Giants DB Cor'Dale Flott (calf), WR Kenny Golladay (knee), WR Kadarius Toney (hamstring) and LB Oshane Ximines (quad) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 7 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. LB Azeez Ojulari (calf) did not practice Friday, Oct. 21, and has also been ruled out. CB Jason Pinnock (ankle) and C Jon Feliciano (groin) were limited in practice Friday and are listed as questionable. RB Saquon Barkley (shoulder), OT Andrew Thomas (elbow) and S Xavier McKinney (non-injury) practiced in full Friday and have been removed from the injury report.

Footballguys view: Barkley being removed from the injury report is reassuring. Rookie Wan'Dale Robinson should have a big opportunity this week after posting 3-37-1 on only 15 snaps last week.

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  Giants | NY Giants' Thursday practice report    Thu Oct 20, 03:51 PM

New York Giants CB Cor'Dale Flott (calf), WR Kenny Golladay (knee), CB Jason Pinnock (ankle), WR Kadarius Toney (hamstring), S Xavier McKinney (non-injury) and LB Oshane Ximines (quad) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 20. RB Saquon Barkley (shoulder), C Jon Feliciano (groin), LB Azeez Ojulari (calf) and OT Andrew Thomas (elbow) were limited.

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  Giants | Xavier McKinney off COVID list    Sat Dec 18, 04:15 PM

New York Giants S Xavier McKinney was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Dec. 18.

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  Giants | Five players on COVID list    Wed Dec 15, 04:14 PM

New York Giants WR John Ross, LB Cam Brown, LB Oshane Ximines, CB Aaron Robinson and S Xavier McKinney were placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Dec. 15.

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  Giants | Xavier McKinney records INT in Week 12    Sun Nov 28, 07:56 PM

New York Giants S Xavier McKinney posted eight total stops, including four of the solo variety, while adding two passes defensed and an interception in Week 12 against the Philadelphia Eagles.

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  Giants | Xavier McKinney in on seven total stops    Tue Nov 23, 12:20 AM

New York Giants S Xavier McKinney had a team-high seven total stops and five solo tackles in Week 11 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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  Giants | Xavier McKinney activated    Fri Nov 5, 07:47 PM

New York Giants S Xavier McKinney was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Nov. 5.

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  Giants | NY Giants' Week 9 injury report    Fri Nov 5, 03:13 PM

New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley (ankle), LB Lorenzo Carter (ankle), S Nate Ebner (ankle) and WR Sterling Shepard (quad) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 9 against the Las Vegas Raiders. RB Gary Brightwell (non-injury) did not practice for a second straight day on Friday, Nov. 5, and is listed as questionable. WR Kenny Golladay (knee) and WR John Ross (quad) were limited in practice for a second consecutive day on Friday and are also listed as questionable. TE Kaden Smith (knee) and WR Kadarius Toney (thumb) were limited in practice all week but no longer appear on the injury report. S Xavier McKinney (non-injury), C Matt Skura (non-illness) and TE Kyle Rudolph (personal) were upgraded to a full practice on Friday and have also been removed from the injury report.

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  Giants | NY Giants' practice report for Thursday    Thu Nov 4, 05:01 PM

New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley (ankle, illness), LB Lorenzo Carter (ankle), S Nate Ebner (ankle), S Xavier McKinney (non-injury), WR Dante Pettis (shoulder), WR Sterling Shepard (quad), RB Gary Brightwell (non-injury) and TE Kyle Rudolph (personal) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 4. WR Kenny Golladay (knee), TE Kaden Smith (knee), WR Kadarius Toney (thumb) and WR John Ross (quad) were limited. OL Matt Skura (non-injury) practiced in full.

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  Giants | Xavier McKinney placed on COVID list    Wed Nov 3, 08:55 PM

New York Giants S Xavier McKinney was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Nov. 3.

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  Giants | Wednesday practice report for NYG    Wed Nov 3, 02:46 PM

New York Giants LB Lorenzo Carter (ankle), S Nate Ebner (ankle), S Xavier McKinney (non-injury), WR Dante Pettis (shoulder) and C Matt Skura (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 3. TE Kaden Smith (knee) was limited during practice.

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  Giants | Xavier McKinney totals two picks    Sun Oct 17, 04:47 PM

New York Giants S Xavier McKinney posted three solo tackles with two passes defensed and two interceptions in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Rams.

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  Giants | Xavier McKinney to debut in Week 12    Sun Nov 29, 09:28 AM

New York Giants S Xavier McKinney is expected to make his NFL debut in Week 12's game versus the Cincinnati Bengals. He had spent the entire season on the Reserve/Injured list due to a foot injury and resumed practicing earlier this week.

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  Giants | G-Men add to active roster    Sat Nov 28, 07:44 PM

New York Giants LB Tae Crowder (hamstring) and DB Xavier McKinney (foot) were activated from the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Nov. 28. PK Graham Gano was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list. DE Niko Lalos was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster.

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  Giants | Two players have chance to play in Week 12    Mon Nov 23, 10:12 PM

New York Giants S Xavier McKinney (foot) and LB Oshane Ximines (shoulder) both have a chance to play in the Week 12 game.

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  Giants | Two NY Giants cleared to practice    Mon Nov 23, 03:47 PM

New York Giants S Xavier McKinney (foot) and LB Oshane Ximines (shoulder) were designated for return from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Nov. 23.

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  Giants | Two players to miss start of season    Sun Sep 6, 05:33 PM

New York Gants LB David Mayo (knee) and S Xavier McKinney (foot) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list Sunday, Sept. 6. The team also re-signed TE Eric Tomlinson and CB Brandon Z. Williams. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

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  Giants | Xavier McKinney has fractured foot    Wed Aug 26, 02:00 PM

New York Giants S Xavier McKinney (foot) has been diagnosed with a fractured foot and is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday, Aug. 26. He may not miss the entire 2020 season but likely would not be available until November.

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