Packers' McKinney Out For Preseason With Calf Injury

Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney is expected to miss the rest of training camp and all three preseason games due to a calf injury, although he remains confident he will be ready for the regular-season opener against the Detroit Lions on September 7. McKinney, who played every game last season and earned All-Pro honors with eight interceptions, stressed the importance of early injury detection for a careful recovery. Head coach Matt LaFleur plans to play most starters in the preseason opener but will sit out those who have missed recent practices, including McKinney. The Packers are also managing injuries to cornerback Nate Hobbs, who underwent knee surgery but hopes to return for Week 1, as well as wide receiver Jayden Reed and center Elgton Jenkins. The depth in the secondary will be tested as backups fill in for McKinney and Hobbs. Green Bay is prioritizing player health in advance of the season opener.