XAVIER MCKINNEY NEWS

S Xavier McKinney on limiting Eagles' Jalen Hurts Safety Xavier McKinney talks about his fifth interception of the season and the defense's four-takeaway performance against the Eagles.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

Xavier McKinney gets Giants' third INT of game ' Giants vs. Eagles Highlights Safety Xavier McKinney intercepts Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts for the Giants' third takeaway of the game.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

Xavier McKinney plays center field on deep-ball INT New York Giants defensive back Xavier McKinney plays center-field on INT.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • NFL.COM

Giants' Julian Love makes hair bet in support of Xavier McKinney's Pro Bowl bid The bet started on Thursday when the Giants practiced, with Julian Love agreeing to dye half of his hair blonde if Xavier McKinney recorded...

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • NYPOST.COM

S Julian Love on promise to dye hair if Xavier McKinney makes Pro Bowl Safety Julian Love speaks to the media Friday on his promise to dye his hair if Xavier McKinney makes the Pro Bowl.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

Giants Insider: Xavier McKinney on interceptions, Buccaneers offense Safety Xavier McKinney joins Paul Dottino to discuss his four interceptions and facing the Buccaneers on Monday in this edition of Giants In...

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

Giants' Xavier McKinney named NFC Defensive Player of Week 9 New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his impressive performance against the Raiders.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Returns pick for score McKinney recorded four tackles and an interception in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Raiders.

Impact McKinney had a disjointed week leading up to the game, as he was placed on reserve/COVID-19 list before it was revealed the test was a false positive. However, that didn't stop him from making a pivotal interception early in the third quarter, which he returned for a 41-yard touchdown. His effort put the Giants up 17-13, and the team never trailed again. McKinney now has seven passes defended and four interceptions across nine games this season.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

🗣️ Xavier McKinney, Julian Love Mic'd Up: 'You know what time it is' Check out defensive backs Xavier McKinney and Julian Love Mic'd Up during preseason games against the Cleveland Browns and New England Patri...

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

📸 Photos: Best of S Xavier McKinney View some of the top photos of Giants second-year safety Xavier McKinney.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

S Xavier McKinney on two-interception day Safety Xavier McKinney speaks to the media about his two-interception day against the Raiders in Week 9.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

McKinney has 2 picks, Giants edge Raiders 23-16

Xavier McKinney returned an interception 41 yards for a touchdown early in the second half and picked off another errant throw by Derek Carr late as the New York Giants beat the La...

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Xavier McKinney records second INT of game ' Giants vs. Raiders Highlights Safety Xavier McKinney picks off Raiders quarterback Derek Carr for his second interception of the game.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Xavier McKinney's pick-six gives Giants lead New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney's pick-six gives the Giants the lead.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • NFL.COM

Must-See Play: Xavier McKinney returns Derek Carr INT for TD ' Giants vs. Raiders Highlights Safety Xavier McKinney intercepts Raiders QB Derek Carr and returns it 41 yards for a touchdown.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

Coming off COVID list McKinney will be removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday due to his test results for the virus having been revealed to be a false positive.

Impact McKinney will return to team facilities Friday, making him eligible to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Raiders. Star running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) will also return to the team Friday, but because he was dealing with injury prior to landing on the COVID list, his status for Week 9 remains more unclear.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants' Saquon Barkley, Xavier McKinney return after COVID-19 false-positives After missing practices due to false-positive COVID-19 tests, New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley and S Xavier McKinney will return on Friday.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Tests positive for COVID McKinney tested positive for COVID-19, and his status for Week 9 is uncertain, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.

Impact McKinney's vaccine status is unclear, but if he's vaccinated and able to return two negative tests within 24 hours, he will be able to play Sunday against the Raiders. Expect an update with the safety's vaccine status within the next couple of days. It's likely Logan Ryan will see an increased role Sunday if McKinney is unable to suit up.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fan Q&A: Get to know second-year safety Xavier McKinney  Safety Xavier McKinney chats with Madelyn Burke in this edition of Giants Facebook Live, presented by Mercedes-Benz.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

S Xavier McKinney on facing Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce Safety Xavier McKinney talks to reporters Wednesday about facing Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

Snags two interceptions McKinney had three tackles (all solo) and two interceptions during Sunday's 38-11 loss to the Rams.

Impact McKinney played every defensive snap for the third straight contest, and he picked off a pair of passes to supply New York with two of its only positive defensive players during the blowout. The 2020 second-round pick is filling an every-down role for the Giants this season, but he's not producing enough (27 total tackles in six games) to be an IDP option.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier McKinney picks off Matthew Stafford ' Giants vs. Rams Highlights Safety Xavier McKinney picks off Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford to close out the first half.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

S Xavier McKinney on slowing down Falcons offense Safety Xavier McKinney talks to the media Thursday about limiting the playmakers in Atlanta's offense.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

Giants give Xavier McKinney a chance to run the defense A year ago this week the Giants were implementing contingency plans in the wake of Xavier McKinney’s injury. The rookie second-round pick ha...

AUGUST 24, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

Giants' Xavier McKinney enjoying the grind, competition of camp New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney is enjoying the training camp grind after suffering a broken foot during last year’s camp.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • USATODAY.COM