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Packers defensive backs coach Ryan Downard on Xavier McKinney: ‘He still has that hunger’

GREEN BAY − Xavier McKinney solidified himself as one of the best safeties in the NFL in 2024.

Already an established player in the league after four seasons with the New York Giants, McKinney took another step to his game in his debut season with the Green Bay Packers.

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McKinney had a career-high eight interceptions, second most in the NFL, and just one behind Kerby Joseph’s nine. He added 88 total tackles, 11 pass deflections and a fumble recovery.