New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney had an accident while away on a break during the team’s bye week and will miss a few weeks.
McKinney said in a social media post on Twitter he was injured in an ATV accident while vacationing in Mexico. The third-year defensive back had started every game for the Giants so far this season and was potentially working on a breakout season as the team weighs potentially extending past 2023.
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"During our bye week, I went away to Cabo," McKinney said. "While there, I joined a group for a guided sight-seeing tour on ATVs.
"Unfortunately, I had an accident and injured my hand. The injury will keep me sidelined for a few weeks. I will do everything I can to get back as quickly as possible so I can contribute to what we’re building here in NY."
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McKinney has 38 total tackles, a forced fumble and four passes defended this season.
The Giants entered the bye week 6-2 after a loss to the hot Seattle Seahawks in Week 8.
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The team is ranked ninth in points allowed and 17th in yards allowed with a Week 10 matchup against the Houston Texans on the horizon.