Xavier McKinney is a defensive quarterback. He’s one of the main reasons why the NY Giants’ defense runs so smoothly. However, the Giants were on their bye week and things didn’t go as planned for the star’s safety. And New York is not happy about it.

Xavier McKinney sustained a hand injury during his bye week vacation in Cabo. The third-year safety announced that he will be out for a couple of weeks. The Giants have already had their injury troubles this NFL season. Fans think this one is something they could have avoided.

McKinney’s ATV accident will put the Big Blue defense in trouble

The safety from Alabama decided to go to Cabo during the NY Giants bye week. According to his Instagram story, he joined a guided sightseeing tour and injured his hand in an ATV accident. Based on the seriousness, he is presumably out for 3-6 weeks. The 6-2 Giants are on a good run this season and fans didn’t want this unexpected hiccup.

The safety’s contract details were also under speculation after the announcement of the injury. According to his contract, Xavier’s guaranteed salary will be null and void if he was involved in any activity that could cause personal harm to him. And that includes ATVs.

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Xavier McKinney is a vital piece of the Giants defense. McKinney is the playmaker and captain of the defense, along with being the only deep safety on the team. Fans questioned the Giants’ decision to allow him to go for a vacation mid-season.

McKinney has been a part of every defensive play and currently holds the longest active streak for 1424 consecutive snaps. The Giants are likely to take a hit without the safety.

What is the next move for the New York Giants?

One fan thinks that this freak injury could have happened to anyone and extended his support to the safety. However, the majority still question Xavier McKinney’s sense of responsibility.

They could have made peace with an on-field injury. But to sprain your hand during the Bye Week is something they can’t comprehend. The Giants lost their last game 27-13 to the Seattle Seahawks.

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With McKinney out for 3-6 weeks, NY Giants have to go for Julian Love as the likely replacement. Love isn’t at his best in the deep safety position. Dane Belton is also another option for his knack for covering tight ends. Belton also played as the deep safety in the Giants win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 2 of this season.

Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham will probably use a 3-safety formation for their next game against the 1-6-1 Houston Texans on Sunday. Can the Giants’ defense hold down the fort for Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley to lead the offense?