GREEN BAY – Packers safety Xavier McKinney has been named the Week 8 recipient of the NFL Way to Play Award.
The fifth-year veteran was honored for his interception during Green Bay's 30-27 win over the Jaguars on Sunday. For McKinney's efforts, NFL Foundation will award a $5,000 equipment grant through USA Football to a youth or high school football program of his choice.
The NFL Way to Play Awards were created to raise awareness of proper playing technique and to reward those who lead by example at all levels of football.
NFL Way to Play was developed with the collaborative input of NFL Legends, players, coaches, and the medical community.
