New York Giants security Xavier McKinney continues to be with out a contract for the 2024 NFL season and will very properly turn into an unrestricted free agent when the brand new league 12 months begins on March 13.
The Giants had many a possibility to ink the 2020 second-round pick of Alabama to a long-term deal over the previous 12 months 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 stable 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 in the course of the Giants’ bye week that value him the second half of the season.
This 12 months, McKinney was crucial of the staff’s coaches, citing communications points. Although that criticism was merited after the departure of coordinator Wink Martindale, the Giants might not have appreciated the style wherein McKinney aired the rift publicly.
All that being stated, 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 every thing I obtained . 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 pacesetter . 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 have 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 12 months — if the numbers mesh — or they might enable him to hit the open market and take their probabilities.
Another choice is the franchise tag, which might value them roughly $16 million for this 12 months, 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 mean 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 every week after that.
