Xavier McKinney - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

NFL fines Packers star Xavier McKinney for referee comments Xavier McKinney accepted the financial punishment after making his frustration with NFL officiating clear following Green Bay's defeat.

OCTOBER 31 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Packers' Watson goes to hospital with chest injury in 2nd quarter. Then he returns to the game.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson hurt his chest bad enough to get sent to the hospital Thursday night

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Double-digit stops against Detroit McKinney posted 10 tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Lions.

Impact Sunday was the first time since Week 17 of the 2025 season that McKinney posted double-digit tackles, and he finished second on the Packers in that category behind Isaiah McDuffie (11). McKinney has played every single defensive snap in six of seven regular-season games and is up to 31 tackles (18 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and three interceptions on the year.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Officiating Under Fire: Packers, Tom Brady Question Controversial Calls vs. Lions

Eight flags, 81 yards and zero restraint post-game. The Green Bay Packers didn’t hold back on NFL officiating following a frustrating 20-17...

OCTOBER 26 • FOX SPORTS

Officiating Under Fire: Packers, Tom Brady Question Controversial Calls vs. Lions

Another penalty-filled performance leaves the Packers fuming after 20-17 loss to the Lions

Penalties have caused problems all season for the Green Bay Packers

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Packers safety blasts refs after Week 7 loss to Lions Xavier McKinney unleashed on officials after controversial calls.

OCTOBER 26 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

The Obvious Solution To Fix Chiefs’ Offense; Packers Can't Stop Beating Themselves

Insights on age-old issues for the Chiefs and Packers, Caleb Williams' rise, J.J. McCarthy's resurgence, and whether the Vikings are legit.

OCTOBER 26 • FOX SPORTS

The Obvious Solution To Fix Chiefs’ Offense; Packers Can't Stop Beating Themselves

Lions beat Packers 20-17 on last-play field goal to bail out Dan Campbell's failed 4th-down gamble

Jake Bates made a 22-yard field goal as time expired to give the Detroit Lions a 20-17 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Lions kick off quest to win NFC North with 1st division game of year against surging Packers at home

The Detroit Lions are kicking off their first of six NFC North games against the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings in the Motor City over the next two weeks while a visit fro...

OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press

Packers seek to build on their momentum as Cowboys attempt to bounce back from ugly loss

Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers are aiming to build off their best win of the season as they prepare to host a Dallas team attempting to bounce back from an embarrassing loss

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

NFL Best And Worst: From 49ers-Seahawks Thriller To Giants-Commanders Blunder

We break down the Best and Worst of the NFL in Week 5, featuring an epic NFC West slugfest and a chaotic NFC East blunder fest.

OCTOBER 13 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Best And Worst: From 49ers-Seahawks Thriller To Giants-Commanders Blunder

Packers' Love reaps the benefits as Watson and Golden develop into dynamic receiving duo

Jordan Love faces a greater burden to carry the Green Bay Packers’ offense as long as they’re unable to run the ball consistently

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Xavier McKinney: 'This is our standard' Packers S Xavier McKinney spoke with the media about the defensive performance in the Packers' 31-7 victory over Chicago.

OCTOBER 12 • PACKERS.COM

Game notes: Xavier McKinney leads Packers' 5-takeaway day Offense breaks out, shows what’s possible in dominant win over Bears

OCTOBER 11 • PACKERS.COM

Caleb Williams nears return, and Bears show they need their QB in lopsided loss to Packers

The good news for the Chicago Bears on a hugely disappointing day is the possibility that quarterback Caleb Williams is getting closer to returning from the hamstring injury that h...

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Green Bay Gets Its Big Win: 3 Takeaways From Packers' Blowout Victory Over Bears

Here are our takeaways from the Packers' decisive win over the Bears.

OCTOBER 11 • FOX SPORTS

Green Bay Gets Its Big Win: 3 Takeaways From Packers' Blowout Victory Over Bears

Love-Watson connection helps Packers take some revenge on Bears with a 31-7 rout

Christian Watson caught two long touchdown passes from Jordan Love, MarShawn Lloyd also scored twice and the Green Bay Packers trounced the Chicago Bears 31-7

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Xavier McKinney emphasizes focus on improving as team Packers S Xavier McKinney spoke to the media Monday about the week of preparation ahead of their Week 4 matchup with the Buccaneers.

SEPTEMBER 28 • PACKERS.COM

Picks off Penix in Week 3 loss McKinney recorded five tackles (four solo) and one interception during the Packers' 35-14 loss to the Falcons on Thursday.

Impact It looked like the Packers' defense was going to make Thursday night a miserable 2026 debut for Michael Penix after the Falcons' QB was picked off by Xavier McKinney on the fourth play of Atlanta's first drive of the game, although Green Bay's offense was unable to capitalize on the takeaway. It was only two seasons ago that McKinney led the NFL with eight interceptions, though he's logged three picks across 19 regular-season games since the beginning of the 2025 campaign. He's opened the 2026 campaign with 12 tackles (nine solo) and one interception, and he's behind pace for the third 100th-tackle season of his seven-year NFL career.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Mic'd Up: Xavier McKinney S Xavier McKinney wore the mic for the Green Bay Packers in the Week 2 OT win against the New York Jets.

SEPTEMBER 22 • PACKERS.COM

Vikings close with 29 straight points to beat rival Packers as Wentz replaces injured Murray

Carson Wentz came in after Kyler Murray’s first-quarter concussion in his Minnesota debut and helped the Vikings in a spirited comeback to beat the Green Bay Packers

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Kyler Murray's debut with Minnesota comes against a familiar face, new Green Bay DC Jonathan Gannon

Kyler Murray's debut as quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings also marks the first game as Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator for Jonathan Gannon

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Xavier McKinney: 'He's a good quarterback in this league and we respect him' Packers S Xavier McKinney spoke to the media about upcoming challenges facing Vikings QB Kyler Murray in this Sunday's regular-season opener...

SEPTEMBER 9 • PACKERS.COM

Mic'd Up: Xavier McKinney Listen in on what Green Bay Packers S Xavier McKinney was saying during training camp.

AUGUST 24 • PACKERS.COM

Off the field: Xavier McKinney Packers S Xavier McKinney talks with Nicole Sedivy about staying in Green Bay over the summer and what fans can look forward to from him thi...