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.
Silly me, thinking I wouldn’t miss much taking a month off during free agency, even though I called for Green Bay to open the wallet for a top safety or linebacker.
Just because the New York Giants have a steady secondary does not mean that they should not look for ways to make it an elite unit this offseason. The Giants said goodbye to safety Xavier McKinney this winter.
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.
Regarding the Bears trading Justin Fields to the Steelers, GM Ryan Poles said their staff examined how Fields remaining on the roster alongside a rookie
There are still several available As attention has turned to pro days, the 2024 NFL Draft and the attention being paid by the New York Giants, free agency has been all but forgotten about.
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.
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
It was inevitable that the New York Giants would lose Xavier McKinney after the incredible 2023 he just played. However, his departure doesn’t get any less painful.
The Green Bay Packers invested heavily in the safety position, signing Xavier McKinney to a four-year, $68 million deal. It's a $17 million yearly average.
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.
The Packers now have what could be considered a star player at each defensive position.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When appearing on the Up & Adams Show, Giants S Xavier McKinney said he’s had contract talks with New York and is hopeful to re-sign with the organization. “We’ve had talks, trying to figure something out,” McKinney said.
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.
The Giants will pass on cuffing their high-priority DB.
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.
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 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 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 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."
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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