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New York Giants likely to buck norm, make safety Xavier McKinney defensive playcaller

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- It was the final play of the third practice of training camp for the New York Giants. Coach Brian Daboll called upon quarterback Daniel Jones and safety Xavier McKinney to take the roles of offensive and defensive coordinator.

Jones called the offensive plays; McKinney the defense. It was supposed to be fun for the team. A little competition that ended up being two plays -- the first a pass interference penalty in the corner of the end zone, the second a leaping touchdown grab by wide receiver David Sills -- to test the offensive and defensive playcallers.