EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants security Xavier McKinney advised ESPN on Tuesday that he expects to return this season from the hand damage he suffered in a bye-week ATV accident in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
McKinney, who was positioned on the non-football damage listing on Nov. 7, was beforehand not sure of his timeline. He cannot be designated for return till at the very least after this week’s recreation in opposition to the Washington Commanders.
It will doubtless be at the very least a number of extra weeks earlier than McKinney returns.
The Giants (7-4) are sixth within the NFC as they try to attain the postseason for the primary time since 2016. Seven groups attain the playoffs in every convention.
McKinney is a key member of the Giants’ protection. He is a staff captain and the defensive signal-caller when wholesome.
New York was with out three-quarters of its beginning secondary within the loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving. McKinney and cornerback Adoree’ Jackson are doubtless out a number of extra weeks, whereas cornerback Fabian Moreau seems set to return in Sunday’s key contest in opposition to Washington.
Tight finish Daniel Bellinger, proper sort out Evan Neal, heart Jon Feliciano, exterior linebacker Azeez Ojulari, guard Ben Bredeson and security Tony Jefferson are additionally trending towards a return after lacking time with accidents. Each participated, to a point, in a uncommon padded observe on Tuesday.
News that McKinney additionally expects to return is a constructive. He wouldn’t commit to being again this season the final time he talked to the media.
“No timeline on it,” McKinney stated on the time when requested if he can be again this season. “I’m just trying to take it day by day, do what everybody asks me to do. That is what I’m here for. I think I’ll be fine.”
McKinney, 23, has 37 tackles, one sack, 4 passes defended and a pressured fumble this season.