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Giants in danger of losing top defensive player to free agency this offseason
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney will be a free agent for the first time in his career this offseason. After turning in the best season of his career, McKinney will be a priority extension for the Giants, but he will also command a steep payday. As free agency nears, the 24-year-old safety is ready to test the market and see what the demand is for his talents.
Xavier McKinney plans to test the market
McKinney reportedly plans on testing the free-agent market this offseason. He confirmed on social media that he is headed to the open market in the spring:
When asked whether or not he wants to come back to New York and continue playing for the Giants, McKinney gave an interesting answer:
McKinney did, however, give this response prior to defensive coordinator Wink Martindale’s dramatic resignation from the coaching staff. According to Giant Insider, there was “no chance” that McKinney would re-sign with the Giants if Martindale was still the defensive coordinator next season. Now with a new defensive coordinator on the way, the door is seemingly open for McKinney’s return to the Big Apple.