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Packers' Trevon Diggs wants to make the most of his unexpected playoff opportunity

Trevon Diggs couldn’t have imagined a couple of weeks ago that he’d have a chance to make an impact in the playoffs

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Former Green Bay Packers executive Jon-Eric Sullivan agrees to become Miami Dolphins GM

Jon-Eric Sullivan has agreed join the Miami Dolphins as their general manager

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Reaches tackling century mark McKinney finished the 2025 regular season with 107 tackles (54 solo), including 1.0 sacks, 10 pass defenses (two interceptions) and one forced fumble across 16 games with the Packe...

Impact McKinney reached 100-plus tackles for the second time in his six-year career, both of which have come over the last three seasons. He also reached double-digit pass defenses for a third consecutive season (and fourth time for his NFL career), though his two interceptions were far less than the eight he accrued during the 2024 campaign. McKinney signed a four-year, $67 million contract with the Packers in March of 2024, so the Alabama product is under contract with Green Bay through 2027.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Packers and Bears to meet for a rare playoff game in NFL's longest rivalry

The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers will add another chapter to the league’s longest rivalry when they meet in a wild-card playoff game at Soldier Field on Saturday night

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Xavier McKinney: 'I've had my experience in big-time games' S Xavier McKinney spoke to the media on Tuesday as the Green Bay Packers get set to begin the playoffs against the Chicago Bears.

5 DAYS AGO • PACKERS.COM

Idle for Week 18 McKinney (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact McKinney will be a healthy scratch for Sunday's regular-season finale, seeing as the Packers cannot improve from the No. 7 seed in the NFC for the postseason. Kitan Oladapo is poised to start at safety alognside Evan Williams for Week 18. McKinney will end the 2025 regular season with 107 tackles (54 solo), including 1.0 sacks, 10 pass defenses (two interceptions) and one forced fumble over 16 regular-season games.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier McKinney's view of postseason: 'You get a new start' Green Bay Packers S Xavier McKinney spoke with the media ahead of the Week 18 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Matches career high with 13 tackles McKinney finished Saturday's 41-24 loss to Baltimore with 13 tackles (six solo).

Impact McKinney was one of three Packers defenders to play every single snap and he finished the contest with a game-high 13 tackles, matching his career high that he see in Week 11 of the 2023 season as a member of the Giants. McKinney is up to 107 combined tackles through 16 regular-season games, marking the second time in his six-year NFL career that he has reached 100-plus tackles in a season. With the Packers locked in as the NFC's seventh seed heading into the postseason, McKinney and the rest of the Packers starters could be rested or operate on a snap count against the Vikings in Week 18.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ravens facing must-win situation and probably missing Jackson as they visit playoff-bound Packers

This is what it’s come down to for the Baltimore Ravens

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Xavier McKinney on Bears game: 'It's gonna be about digging deep' S Xavier McKinney spoke to the media on Thursday as the Green Bay Packers get set to face the Chicago Bears.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Parsons' injury throws major wrench into Packers' hopes of competing for Super Bowl berth

The Green Bay Packers considered themselves Super Bowl contenders even before they added superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons in late August

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Xavier McKinney sees Broncos as a good test Green Bay Packers S Xavier McKinney spoke with the media ahead of the Week 15 matchup against the Denver Broncos.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Tallies seven tackles in win McKinney recorded seven tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 28-21 win versus the Bears.

Impact McKinney played all 68 of Green Bay's defensive snaps in Week 14, and he racked up seven-plus tackles for the sixth time this season. He's still on pace to surpass 100 tackles for the second time in his career, but he might spend more time in coverage in a Week 15 matchup at Denver.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bears try to protect their NFC North lead as they head to Green Bay to face rival Packers

The NFC North leaders are eager to show they’re not the same old Chicago Bears who continually took their lumps against the Green Bay Packers the last 15 years or so

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Packers Daily: A rivalry renewed S Xavier McKinney and WR Christian Watson break down the rivalry with the Chicago Bears in this edition of Packers Daily.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Mic'd Up: Xavier McKinney Green Bay Packers S Xavier McKinney wore the mic for the Week 13 Thanksgiving day matchup against the Detroit Lions.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Xavier McKinney on playing the Bears: 'We know what they're gonna bring, competition-wise' Green Bay Packers S Xavier McKinney spoke to the media on Monday about the impending matchup against the NFC North leaders, the Chicago Bear...

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Makes six stops McKinney recorded six tackles (three solo) and one pass defensed in Thursday's 31-24 win over the Lions.

Impact McKinney remains one of the most important players in the Packers' defense, as he's been on the field for every defensive snap this season. His six tackles were an average performance by his standard, albeit his highest total since Week 10.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in victory McKinney recorded three tackles (one solo) in Sunday's 23-6 win over the Vikings.

Impact McKinney matched his season-low in total stops and his lowest solo tackle total of the year. He's played 100 percent of defensive snaps in every game this season, so he should bounce back in Thursday's Week 13 matchup against the Lions.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier McKinney credits turnovers to sticking with the process Green Bay Packers S Xavier McKinney spoke to the media ahead of the team's Thanksgiving Day matchup against the Detroit Lions in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Packers' dominant defense getting ready for tougher tests

Micah Parsons says Green Bay’s defense still has room for improvement

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Xavier McKinney delivers warning Packers need to hear before season-defining stretch The Green Bay Packers' final seven-game stretch features five NFC North matchups. Their season rests on it.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

Packers' defensive backs know they can't afford to let INTs keep eluding their grasp

With a young quarterback up next on their schedule, the Green Bay Packers are hoping to make the most of their opportunities for a potentially important turnover

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Xavier McKinney speaks on the 'tough stretch' of games ahead Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney spoke with the media on Wednesday after practice as the team prepares to face the Minnesota Vikings...

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Productive in win McKinney totaled five tackles (two solo) and a pass defended in Green Bay's win over the Giants on Sunday.

Impact McKinney had a solid outing versus his former team, as he played every defensive snap in addition to recording at least five tackles for an eight straight game. The 2020 second-round pick will look to match this level of production in the team's Week 12 matchup versus the Vikings.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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