New York Giants security Xavier McKinney continues to be with no contract for the 2024 NFL season and will very effectively turn out to be an unrestricted free agent when the brand new league yr begins on March 13.
The Giants had many a possibility to ink the 2020 second-round select of Alabama to a long-term deal over the previous yr however both failed — or didn’t select — to take action.
McKinney, 24, had his greatest season as a professional in 2023 and established himself as a strong security however was it sufficient for the Giants to look previous his prior shortcomings?
Let’s not overlook that McKinney violated his contract in 2022 when he injured his hand in an ATV accident through the Giants’ bye week that price him the second half of the season.
This yr, McKinney was essential of the staff’s coaches, citing communications points. Despite the fact that that criticism was merited after the departure of coordinator Wink Martindale, the Giants could not have appreciated the style during which McKinney aired the rift publicly.
All that being mentioned, McKinney seems to be lobbying for an extension from the Giants, reminding them of his existence on social media.
By no means go the place your tolerated .. solely go the place you’re appreciated ! 🤞🏾
— Xavier McKinney (@mckinney15__) February 25, 2024
Earned the whole lot I bought . Nothing .. nothing has been given . No cap 🤞🏾
— Xavier McKinney (@mckinney15__) February 20, 2024
I wish to be appreciated in each manner for what I do and produce to the desk . As a participant and as a frontrunner . I’ve stood on my own ten toes by means of the critics , the hate and so on. sacrificing what these round me didn’t need too or had been afraid too for those self same individuals to make it a…
— Xavier McKinney (@mckinney15__) February 16, 2024
The Giants may merely re-sign McKinney earlier than the league new yr — if the numbers mesh — or they might enable him to hit the open market and take their possibilities.
Another choice is the franchise tag, which might price them roughly $16 million for this yr, or the lesser possibility of the transition tag (approx. $13 million).
Odds are the Giants aren’t head over heels in love with McKinney in the intervening time and are enjoying the market. We’ll know quickly sufficient how a lot they really feel about their defensive captain because the tag deadline is March 5 and free company begins per week after that.
