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Green Bay Packers Jeff Hafley Speaks On Xavier McKinney
The Green Bay Packers defense is going to look a lot different in 2024 with Jeff Hafley taking over and his newest weapon, safety Xavier McKinney. Hafley is replacing Joe Barry, who was the defensive coordinator for three underwhelming seasons and is now the linebackers coach and run game coordinator for the Miami Dolphins.
Green Bay Packers News / Cheesehead TV / May 5
Packers Deep Dive -- Fourth Round Pick Evan Williams 
The Green Bay Packers didn't waste any time addressing their need at safety in the NFL Draft. After selecting Javon Bullard in the second round to pair with free agent acquisition Xavier McKinney, they doubled down at the position and traded up in the fourth round to take former Oregon safety Evan Williams.
Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / April 27
Packers Select Safety Evan Williams with the 111th pick in the 4th round
After trading back on Day 2 to acquire more picks, the Packers opened Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft by using some of that capital to trade up to select Evan Williams with the 111th overall pick in the 4th round.
Giants draft safety Tyler Nubin in Round 2 as Xavier McKinney replacement
The New York Giants selected Minnesota safety Tyler Nubin No. 47 overall in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Friday night. A run of cornerbacks came off the board to start the second round, leaving the Giants to take the first safety in the draft class as their replacement for Xavier McKinney, who departed this offseason in free agency.
New York Giants News / NFL Analysis Network / April 1
New York Giants Named Potential Fit For Pro Bowl Safety
The New York Giants lost top-flight safety Xavier McKinney to the Green Bay Packers in free agency, opening up a fairly big need at the position. The Giants responded by signing defensive back Jalen Mills, but Mills is probably more of a depth type of guy than a legitimate full-time starter at safety.
Green Bay Packers News / Last Word On Sports / March 22
Three Linebackers The Packers Need To Target
After making a splash in free agency by signing Xavier McKinney, Green Bay’s secondary is in better shape. The team’s free agency approach graded out well.
NFL News / FanNation Packer Central / March 20
Packers Missed Tackles: Xavier McKinney vs. Darnell Savage
The Green Bay Packers led the San Francisco 49ers 13-7 midway through the third quarter of their divisional playoff game. On first down from Green Bay’s 39, Christian McCaffrey took a middle toss and found a hole to the right.
New York Giants News / FanNation Giants Country / March 16
Xavier McKinney Sends Shout Out to Giants in First Press Briefing with New Team
Former New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney, who signed a four-year, $67 million contract with the Green Bay Packers, met with the Packers media this
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 12
Giants declined opportunity to match Packers' offer to Xavier McKinney
The Giants took a risk by letting Xavier McKinney hit free agency, and the safety ended up bolting for a lucrative deal from the Packers.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 11
Packers make another strong defensive statement by adding star safety
The Packers now have what could be considered a star player at each defensive position.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 11
S Xavier McKinney gets big payday with NFC North team
A number of teams released veteran safeties in recent days, creating a sense the position was in for a value dip. McKinney‘s market would run counter to that notion, as it took a top-five safety contract to win this sweepstakes.
New York Giants News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 10
Top Free Agent Destinations For Giants S Xavier McKinney
The top safety on the market this offseason, Xavier McKinney is in line for a good payday. A reliable run defender and excellent coverage safety, McKinney played his first four seasons in New York and is hitting free agency for the first time in his career.
NFL News / ClutchPoints / March 9
Packers: Xavier McKinney vocal on potential reunion with ex-Alabama coach in Green Bay
The Green Bay Packers could be making a roster move to bring Xavier McKinney over from the New York Giants. McKinney has been in the NFL since 2020 and played for the Giants for four seasons before becoming a free agent this season.
New York Giants News / Gridiron Heroics / March 8
New York Giants Urged to Sign Perfect Xavier McKinney Replacement
The New York Giants elected to allow one of the NFL’s ascending young safeties, Xavier McKinney, test free agency by not deploying either the franchise tag or transition tag to guarantee his return in 2024 but could be big players to sign his perfect replacement.
New York Giants News / NFL Analysis Network / March 7
Giants’ Xavier McKinney Gives Update On Contract Talks
The New York Giants did not use a franchise tag or a transition tag on safety Xavier McKinney, but that does not necessarily mean his time with the Giants is up.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 7
Four free agents Bills should consider targeting with newfound cap space
Buffalo's cost-cutting moves set the Bills up nicely to make a splash in the 2025 offseason. Even so, GM Brandon Beane should be able to spend a little more when free agency opens next week by making a few more cuts and contract restructurings.
New York Giants News / Gridiron Heroics / March 6
New York Giants Risk Letting ‘Free Agent They Can’t Afford to Lose’ Walk
The New York Giants decided not to deploy either the franchise tag or the transition tag to lock in ascending safety Xavier McKinney for the 2024 campaign with free agency looming.
New York Giants News / Pro Football Rumors / March 5
Giants will not use transition tag on Xavier McKinney
The Giants will pass on cuffing their high-priority DB.
NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / February 22
Green Bay Packers to pursue major safety upgrade in free agency?
The Green Bay Packers head into the offseason with safety as their top priority, but the available talent in the upcoming draft class is lacking at this position.
New York Giants News / Pro Football Rumors / February 21
N.Y. Giants considering using rare transition tag on key free agent
Unlikely to pull the trigger on a second Saquon Barkley franchise tag, the Giants are considering a more creative solution in an effort to retain their other top free agent.
New York Giants News / FanNation Giants Country / January 14
Giants S Xavier McKinney Lands on PFF's All-Breakout List
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney couldn't have picked a better time to earn his latest postseason honor. The 24-year-old defensive back, who is preparing to enter free agency this off-season, was named to Pro Football Focus's 2023 All-Breakout List.
New York Giants News / FanNation Giants Country / January 11
Xavier McKinney Plans to Test Free-agent Market
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney is about to head into free agency this off-season and has his sights squarely set on landing a lucrative, multiyear deal.
New York Giants News / Yardbarker / November 9
Giants' Wink Martindale reacts to Xavier McKinney controversy
New York Giants defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale didn't hold back while addressing controversial comments offered by Giants safety and team captain Xavier McKinney shortly after New York's 30-6 loss at the Las Vegas Raiders this past Sunday.
New York Giants News / Yardbarker / November 8
Giants' Xavier McKinney addresses potential controversy amid woeful season
New York Giants safety and team captain Xavier McKinney raised eyebrows when he said shortly after the club's 30-6 loss at the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday that "from a leadership standpoint, I don't think they've done a great job of letting the leaders lead and listening to the leaders and the captains."
New York Giants News / FanNation Giants Country / November 7
Xavier McKinney Questions if Giants Leaders Are Being Heard
With losing, such as what the New York Giants have been experiencing this season, comes frustration. And with frustration comes loose lips, particularly of those who are most frustrated with the state of affairs.
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