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How Packers' Xavier McKinney knew Giants weren't bringing him back in 2025

The Green Bay Packers struck gold when the New York Giants let All-Pro veteran safety Xavier McKinney walk in free agency last offseason. The Giants had an opportunity to match the offer that McKinney received from the Packers, but the organization ultimately decided that the price was too high.

After putting together a strong first campaign in Green Bay, McKinney has shed some light on what actually led to the departure, via Ari Meirov on X, formerly Twitter.

“I was, but I wasn't at the same time,” McKinney said.