Report: Giants' McKinney breaks hand in ATV accident, expected to miss several weeks
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney is expected to miss several weeks after breaking his hand in an ATV accident during the team's bye week, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
"While (on holiday), I joined a group for a guided sightseeing tour on ATVs. Unfortunately, I had an accident and injured my hand," McKinney said in a social media post. "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 N.Y."
The Giants placed McKinney on the reserve/non-football injury list Monday.
McKinney, a team captain, is in his third season with the Giants. The 2020 second-round pick enjoyed a breakout campaign during the 2021 season, recording 93 tackles, 10 passes defended, and five interceptions.
The 23-year-old tallied 38 tackles, two tackles for loss, and a sack in eight games this season.
Dane Belton and Jason Pinnock are expected to receive an increase in defensive snaps with McKinney sidelined.
The Giants (6-2) will host the Houston Texans on Sunday.