Packers Signing Xavier McKinney to $68 Million Deal, Helps Set Safety Market for Bengals

CINCINNATI — The Green Bay Packers are signing Xavier McKinney to a four-year, $68 million contract. The deal includes $25 million in year one according to NFL Network.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter was the first to report the deal.

McKinney was considered the top safety in this year’s class. It’s a crowded group filled with proven talent, but the 24-year-old cashes in.

The Bengals are in the market for a safety, but were never expected to make a push for McKinney. The Eagles were also in on McKinney and could go after Justin Simmons or another top free agent safety.

The Green Bay Packers are signing Xavier McKinney to a four-year, $68 million contract. The deal includes $25 million in year one according to NFL Network.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter was the first to report the deal.

McKinney was considered the top safety in this year’s class. It’s a crowded group filled with proven talent, but the 24-year-old cashes in.

The Bengals are in the market for a safety, but were never expected to make a push for McKinney. The Eagles were also in on McKinney and could go after Justin Simmons or another top free agent safety.