What happened: McKinney was recently praised as an all-around leader.
What to watch: His focus now shifts to the rest of the 2026 preseason.
NFL·August 24, 2026 05:05 PM ET
Xavier McKinney gets a lighthearted friendship pitch
The safety turned 27 earlier this month.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 241 min read
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