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{{Short description|American football player (born 1996)}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1996)}}
{{Use American English|date = September 2019}}
{{Use American English|date = September 2019}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
|name=Oshane Ximines
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| caption = Ximines in 2019
| caption = Ximines in 2019
| current_team = New York Giants
| current_team = New England Patriots
| number = 53
| number = 93
| position = [[Linebacker]]
| position = [[Linebacker]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1996|12|7}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1996|12|7}}
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| draftpick = 95
| draftpick = 95
| pastteams =
| pastteams =
* [[New York Giants]] ({{NFL Year|2019}}–present)
* [[New York Giants]] ({{NFL Year|2019|2023}})
* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2024}}–present)
| status = Active
| status = Active
| highlights =
| highlights =
* 2× First Team All C-USA ([[2017 Conference USA football season#Postseason awards|2017]], [[2018 Conference USA football season#Postseason awards|2018]])
* 2× First Team All C-USA ([[2017 Conference USA football season#Postseason awards|2017]], [[2018 Conference USA football season#Postseason awards|2018]])
| statleague = NFL
| statleague = NFL
| statseason = 2022
| statseason =
| statweek = 18
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| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
| statvalue1 = 67
| statvalue1 = 71
| statlabel2 = [[Quarterback sacks|Sacks]]
| statlabel2 = [[Quarterback sacks|Sacks]]
| statvalue2 = 6.5
| statvalue2 = 6.5
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'''Oshane Ximines''' (born December 7, 1996) is an [[American football]] [[linebacker]] for the [[New York Giants]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Old Dominion Monarchs football|Old Dominion]].
'''Oshane Ximines''' (born December 7, 1996) is an [[American football]] [[linebacker]] for the [[New England Patriots]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Old Dominion Monarchs football|Old Dominion]].


==Early years==
==Early years==
Ximines attended [[Hertford County High School]] in [[Ahoskie, North Carolina]]. During his career, he had 145 tackles and 35 sacks. He committed to [[Old Dominion University]] to play college football.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Motley |first=Gene |date=February 6, 2014 |title=National Signing Day |url=https://www.roanoke-chowannewsherald.com/2014/02/06/national-signing-day/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2019 |website=[[Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald]]}}</ref> His family immigrated to the United States from [[Jamaica]] before he was born.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Ed |date=August 24, 2018 |title="You can see the fire in his eyes": ODU's Oshane Ximines determined to go out on top |url=https://pilotonline.com/sports/college/old-dominion/football/article_ebe66bae-a619-11e8-909d-53c196204c5f.html |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2019 |website=[[The Virginian-Pilot]] |publisher=[[Tribune Publishing]]}}</ref>
Ximines attended [[Hertford County High School]] in [[Ahoskie, North Carolina]]. During his career, he had 145 tackles and 35 [[qb sack|sacks]]. He committed to [[Old Dominion University]] to play [[college football]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Motley |first=Gene |date=February 6, 2014 |title=National Signing Day |url=https://www.roanoke-chowannewsherald.com/2014/02/06/national-signing-day/ |access-date=September 18, 2019 |website=[[Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald]]}}</ref> His family immigrated to the United States from [[Jamaica]] before he was born.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Ed |date=August 24, 2018 |title="You can see the fire in his eyes": ODU's Oshane Ximines determined to go out on top |url=https://pilotonline.com/sports/college/old-dominion/football/article_ebe66bae-a619-11e8-909d-53c196204c5f.html |access-date=September 18, 2019 |website=[[The Virginian-Pilot]] |publisher=[[Tribune Publishing]]}}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
Ximines played as a defensive end at Old Dominion from 2014 to 2018.<ref name="auto" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Ed |date=October 27, 2017 |title=ODU defensive end Oshane Ximines is "becoming the player we need him to be." |url=https://pilotonline.com/sports/college/old-dominion/football/article_183e2655-2a9a-5818-b893-7b8ac6ba7f56.html |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2019 |website=[[The Virginian-Pilot]]}}</ref> During his career, he had 176 tackles, 32.5 sacks and one interception.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rock |first=Tom |date=January 24, 2019 |title=Old Dominion's Oshane Ximines determined to shed small school and small player tags |url=https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/senior-bowl-oshane-ximines-garrett-bradbury-1.26394445 |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2019 |website=[[Newsday]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Barry |date=March 27, 2019 |title=Dolphins bringing in pass rushing prospect with big numbers |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article227422254.html |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2019 |website=[[Miami Herald]] |publisher=[[McClatchy]]}}</ref>
Ximines played as a [[defensive end]] at Old Dominion from 2014 to 2018.<ref name="auto" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Ed |date=October 27, 2017 |title=ODU defensive end Oshane Ximines is "becoming the player we need him to be." |url=https://pilotonline.com/sports/college/old-dominion/football/article_183e2655-2a9a-5818-b893-7b8ac6ba7f56.html |access-date=September 18, 2019 |website=[[The Virginian-Pilot]]}}</ref> During his career, he had 176 tackles, 32.5 sacks and one [[interception]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rock |first=Tom |date=January 24, 2019 |title=Old Dominion's Oshane Ximines determined to shed small school and small player tags |url=https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/senior-bowl-oshane-ximines-garrett-bradbury-1.26394445 |access-date=September 18, 2019 |website=[[Newsday]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Barry |date=March 27, 2019 |title=Dolphins bringing in pass rushing prospect with big numbers |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article227422254.html |access-date=September 18, 2019 |website=[[Miami Herald]] |publisher=[[McClatchy]]}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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| note = All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day<ref>{{Cite web |title=Oshane Ximines Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/oshane-ximines/32005849-4d30-8281-ff5a-2f0f08abb7f2 |access-date=March 22, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=132332&DraftYear=2019 |title=2019 Draft Scout Oshane Ximines, Old Dominion NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |access-date=January 13, 2023 |website=draftscout.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/103551 |title=Oshane Ximines 2019 NFL Draft Profile |website=insider.espn.com |access-date=January 13, 2023}}</ref>
| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]/[[Pro Day]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Oshane Ximines Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/oshane-ximines/32005849-4d30-8281-ff5a-2f0f08abb7f2 |access-date=March 22, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=132332&DraftYear=2019 |title=2019 Draft Scout Oshane Ximines, Old Dominion NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |access-date=January 13, 2023 |website=draftscout.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/103551 |title=Oshane Ximines 2019 NFL Draft Profile |website=insider.espn.com |access-date=January 13, 2023}}</ref>
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==== 2019 ====
==== 2019 ====
Ximines was drafted by the [[New York Giants]] in the third round (95th overall) of the [[2019 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Salomone |first=Dan |date=April 27, 2019 |title=Giants select LB Oshane Ximines in Round 3 |url=https://www.giants.com/news/new-york-giants-select-lb-oshane-ximines-in-round-3 |url-status=live |access-date=September 18, 2019 |website=[[New York Giants]]}}</ref> He is the first ever player from Old Dominion to be taken in the NFL draft.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Ed |date=April 26, 2019 |title=Oshane Ximines becomes first Old Dominion player drafted, selected by New York Giants |url=https://pilotonline.com/sports/college/old-dominion/football/article_3c94c2da-6870-11e9-a6d6-1ba034ad2f03.html |url-status=live |access-date=April 27, 2019 |website=[[The Virginian-Pilot]] |publisher=[[Tribune Publishing]] |language=en}}</ref> The Giants previously acquired the selection as part of a trade that sent [[Odell Beckham Jr.]] and [[Olivier Vernon]] to the [[Cleveland Browns]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schneier |first=Dan |date=April 26, 2019 |title=New York Giants select Oshane Ximines in the 2019 NFL Draft |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/new-york-giants/Article/Oshane-Ximines-Giants-2019-NFL-Draft-131573464/ |url-status=live |access-date=April 27, 2019 |website=[[247Sports.com]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
Ximines was drafted by the [[New York Giants]] in the third round (95th overall) of the [[2019 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Salomone |first=Dan |date=April 27, 2019 |title=Giants select LB Oshane Ximines in Round 3 |url=https://www.giants.com/news/new-york-giants-select-lb-oshane-ximines-in-round-3 |access-date=September 18, 2019 |website=[[New York Giants]]}}</ref> He is the first ever player from Old Dominion to be taken in the [[NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Ed |date=April 26, 2019 |title=Oshane Ximines becomes first Old Dominion player drafted, selected by New York Giants |url=https://pilotonline.com/sports/college/old-dominion/football/article_3c94c2da-6870-11e9-a6d6-1ba034ad2f03.html |access-date=April 27, 2019 |website=[[The Virginian-Pilot]] |publisher=[[Tribune Publishing]] |language=en}}</ref> The Giants previously acquired the selection as part of a trade that sent [[Odell Beckham Jr.]] and [[Olivier Vernon]] to the [[Cleveland Browns]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schneier |first=Dan |date=April 26, 2019 |title=New York Giants select Oshane Ximines in the 2019 NFL Draft |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/new-york-giants/Article/Oshane-Ximines-Giants-2019-NFL-Draft-131573464/ |access-date=April 27, 2019 |website=[[247Sports.com]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |language=en-US}}</ref>


[[File:2018-0719-CUSAMD-OshaneXimines.jpg|thumb|Ximines at 2018 C-USA Football Kickoff]]
[[File:2018-0719-CUSAMD-OshaneXimines.jpg|thumb|Ximines at 2018 C-USA Football Kickoff]]
In week 3, against the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]], Ximines recorded his first career sack, on [[Jameis Winston]], in the 32–31 win.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 22, 2019 |title=Jones sparkles in his start, Giants rally past Bucs 32–31 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127966 |access-date=September 22, 2019 |website=www.espn.com}}</ref> In week 14 against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] on [[Monday Night Football]], Ximines sacked [[Carson Wentz]] twice during the 23–17 overtime loss.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 9, 2019 |title=Eagles rally past Manning, Giants 23–17 in OT |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128013 |access-date=December 9, 2019 |website=www.espn.com}}</ref> In addition, he switched positions from defensive end to outside linebacker.<ref>{{Cite web |title=OLB Oshane Ximines on adjusting your nfl game. |url=https://www.giants.com/video/giants-insider-olb-oshane-ximines-on-adjusting-to-nfl-game |access-date=July 13, 2019 |website=www.giants.com}}</ref>
In Week 3, against the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]], Ximines recorded his first career sack, on [[Jameis Winston]], in the 32–31 win.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 22, 2019 |title=Jones sparkles in his start, Giants rally past Bucs 32–31 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127966 |access-date=September 22, 2019 |website=www.espn.com}}</ref> In Week 14 against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] on ''[[Monday Night Football]]'', Ximines sacked [[Carson Wentz]] twice during the 23–17 overtime loss.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 9, 2019 |title=Eagles rally past Manning, Giants 23–17 in OT |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128013 |access-date=December 9, 2019 |website=www.espn.com}}</ref> In addition, he switched positions from defensive end to [[outside linebacker]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=OLB Oshane Ximines on adjusting your nfl game. |url=https://www.giants.com/video/giants-insider-olb-oshane-ximines-on-adjusting-to-nfl-game |access-date=July 13, 2019 |website=www.giants.com}}</ref>


==== 2020 ====
==== 2020 ====
Ximines entered 2020 as one of the Giants' starting pass rushers. He suffered a shoulder injury in Week 4 and was placed on injured reserve on October 9, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|title=Giants place LB Oshane Ximines on injured reserve|url=https://www.giants.com/news/giants-place-lb-oshane-ximines-on-injured-reserve|author=Eisen, Michael|website=Giants.com|date=October 9, 2020}}</ref> He was designated to return from injured reserve on November 23, 2020, and began practicing with the team again,<ref>{{cite news |author=Eisen, Michael |title=P Riley Dixon, LS Casey Kreiter activated off Reserve/Covid-19 list |url=https://www.giants.com/news/xavier-mckinney-oshane-ximines-return-riley-dixon-casey-kreiter-covid-19 |website=Giants.com |date=November 23, 2020 |access-date=January 27, 2021}}</ref> but underwent season-ending shoulder surgery the next week.<ref>{{cite news |author=Benton, Dan |title=Giants' Oshane Ximines to undergo season-ending surgery |url=https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2020/11/29/new-york-giants-oshane-ximines-to-undergo-season-ending-surgery/ |website=USAToday.com |date=November 29, 2020 |access-date=January 27, 2021}}</ref>
Ximines entered 2020 as one of the Giants' starting pass rushers. He suffered a shoulder injury in Week 4 and was placed on [[injured reserve]] on October 9, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|title=Giants place LB Oshane Ximines on injured reserve|url=https://www.giants.com/news/giants-place-lb-oshane-ximines-on-injured-reserve|author=Eisen, Michael|website=Giants.com|date=October 9, 2020}}</ref> He was designated to return from injured reserve on November 23, 2020, and began practicing with the team again,<ref>{{cite news |author=Eisen, Michael |title=P Riley Dixon, LS Casey Kreiter activated off Reserve/Covid-19 list |url=https://www.giants.com/news/xavier-mckinney-oshane-ximines-return-riley-dixon-casey-kreiter-covid-19 |website=Giants.com |date=November 23, 2020 |access-date=January 27, 2021}}</ref> but underwent season-ending shoulder surgery the next week.<ref>{{cite news |author=Benton, Dan |title=Giants' Oshane Ximines to undergo season-ending surgery |url=https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2020/11/29/new-york-giants-oshane-ximines-to-undergo-season-ending-surgery/ |website=USAToday.com |date=November 29, 2020 |access-date=January 27, 2021}}</ref>


==== 2021 ====
==== 2021 ====
During the 2021 season Ximines was used in a rotational role averaging 23 snaps per game.<ref>{{cite web|title=Latest On Giants OLB Oshane Ximines |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2022/06/latest-on-giants-olb-oshane-ximines|author=Parks, Rory|website=profootballrumors.com|date=June 5, 2022}}</ref> In Week 8 matchup against the [[Kansas City Chiefs]], Ximines’ offsides penalty negated a fourth quarter interception by [[Darnay Holmes]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Instant Analysis: Giants fall to Chiefs, 20-17 |url=https://www.giants.com/news/new-york-giants-vs-kansas-city-chiefs-highlights-monday-night-football-week-8|author=Salomone, Dan|website=Giants.com|date=November 1, 2021}}</ref> Ximines finished the season with 13 tackles.
During the 2021 season Ximines was used in a rotational role averaging 23 snaps per game.<ref>{{cite web|title=Latest On Giants OLB Oshane Ximines |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2022/06/latest-on-giants-olb-oshane-ximines|author=Parks, Rory|website=profootballrumors.com|date=June 5, 2022}}</ref> In Week 8 matchup against the [[Kansas City Chiefs]], Ximines’ offsides penalty negated a fourth quarter interception by [[Darnay Holmes]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Instant Analysis: Giants fall to Chiefs, 20–17 |url=https://www.giants.com/news/new-york-giants-vs-kansas-city-chiefs-highlights-monday-night-football-week-8|author=Salomone, Dan|website=Giants.com|date=November 1, 2021}}</ref> Ximines finished the season with 13 tackles.


==== 2022 ====
==== 2022 ====
During the 2022 season Ximines began training camp on the PUP list with a hamstring issue that sidelined him for most of the summer. During the season he appeared in 506 total snaps, 24 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery.<ref>{{cite web|title=New York Giants 2023 UFA Primer: OLB Oshane Ximines|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/giants/big-blue-plus/new-york-giants-2023-ufa-primer-olb-oshane-ximines|author=Lebitsch, Stephen|website=si.com|date=February 16, 2023}}</ref>
During the 2022 season Ximines began training camp on the [[physically unable to perform]] list with a hamstring issue that sidelined him for most of the summer. During the season he appeared in 506 total snaps, 24 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery.<ref>{{cite web|title=New York Giants 2023 UFA Primer: OLB Oshane Ximines|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/giants/big-blue-plus/new-york-giants-2023-ufa-primer-olb-oshane-ximines|author=Lebitsch, Stephen|website=si.com|date=February 16, 2023}}</ref>


==== 2023 ====
==== 2023 ====
On May 5, 2023, Ximines was re-signed by the Giants.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Citak |first1=Matt |title=Giants re-sign OLB Oshane Ximines |url=https://www.giants.com/news/reports-oshane-ximines-outside-linebacker-old-dominion-joe-schoen |website=Giants.com |access-date=May 5, 2023 |date=May 5, 2023}}</ref> He was released on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the [[practice squad]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Giants announce 53-man roster for 2023|url=https://www.giants.com/news/new-york-giants-roster-2023-nfl-season-joe-schoen-brian-daboll-transactions|author=Eisen, Michael|website=Giants.com|date=August 29, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Giants sign 12 players to practice squad|url=https://www.giants.com/news/new-york-giants-practice-squad-roster-nfl-2023-cole-beasley-darrian-beavers|author=Eisen, Michael|website=Giants.com|date=August 30, 2023}}</ref> For the Week 2 game against the [[Arizona Cardinals]], Ximines was elevated from the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Giants elevate OLB Oshane Ximines, RB Taiwan Jones|url=https://www.giants.com/news/giants-elevate-olb-oshane-ximines-rb-taiwan-jones-week-2-cardinals-roster|website=Giants.com|date=September 16, 2023}}</ref> He was released on November 30.<ref>{{cite web |title=Giants sign WR Dylan Drummond to practice squad; OLB Oshane Ximines released |url=https://www.giants.com/news/giants-sign-wr-dylan-drummond-to-practice-squad-olb-oshane-ximines-released |website=giants.com |access-date=December 1, 2023}}</ref>
On May 5, 2023, Ximines was re-signed by the Giants.


=== New England Patriots ===
On August 29, 2023, Ximines was cut by the New York Giants.
On April 30, 2024, Ximines signed with the [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Patriots Sign LB Oshane Ximines |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-lb-oshane-ximines |access-date=2024-04-30 |website=Patriots.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


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Oshane Ximines
refer to caption
Ximines in 2019
No. 93 – New England Patriots
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1996-12-07) December 7, 1996 (age 27)
Queens, New York, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:254 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High school:Hertford County (NC)
College:Old Dominion (2014–2018)
NFL draft:2019 / Round: 3 / Pick: 95
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:71
Sacks:6.5
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:6
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Oshane Ximines (born December 7, 1996) is an American football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Old Dominion.

Early years[edit]

Ximines attended Hertford County High School in Ahoskie, North Carolina. During his career, he had 145 tackles and 35 sacks. He committed to Old Dominion University to play college football.[1] His family immigrated to the United States from Jamaica before he was born.[2]

College career[edit]

Ximines played as a defensive end at Old Dominion from 2014 to 2018.[2][3] During his career, he had 176 tackles, 32.5 sacks and one interception.[4][5]

Professional career[edit]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+1⁄2 in
(1.92 m) 		253 lb
(115 kg) 		33 in
(0.84 m) 		9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		 4.78 s 1.72 s 2.80 s 4.57 s 7.06 s 34.0 in
(0.86 m)		 9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)		 24 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[6][7][8]

New York Giants[edit]

2019[edit]

Ximines was drafted by the New York Giants in the third round (95th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.[9] He is the first ever player from Old Dominion to be taken in the NFL Draft.[10] The Giants previously acquired the selection as part of a trade that sent Odell Beckham Jr. and Olivier Vernon to the Cleveland Browns.[11]

Ximines at 2018 C-USA Football Kickoff

In Week 3, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Ximines recorded his first career sack, on Jameis Winston, in the 32–31 win.[12] In Week 14 against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football, Ximines sacked Carson Wentz twice during the 23–17 overtime loss.[13] In addition, he switched positions from defensive end to outside linebacker.[14]

2020[edit]

Ximines entered 2020 as one of the Giants' starting pass rushers. He suffered a shoulder injury in Week 4 and was placed on injured reserve on October 9, 2020.[15] He was designated to return from injured reserve on November 23, 2020, and began practicing with the team again,[16] but underwent season-ending shoulder surgery the next week.[17]

2021[edit]

During the 2021 season Ximines was used in a rotational role averaging 23 snaps per game.[18] In Week 8 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, Ximines’ offsides penalty negated a fourth quarter interception by Darnay Holmes.[19] Ximines finished the season with 13 tackles.

2022[edit]

During the 2022 season Ximines began training camp on the physically unable to perform list with a hamstring issue that sidelined him for most of the summer. During the season he appeared in 506 total snaps, 24 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery.[20]

2023[edit]

On May 5, 2023, Ximines was re-signed by the Giants.[21] He was released on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.[22][23] For the Week 2 game against the Arizona Cardinals, Ximines was elevated from the practice squad.[24] He was released on November 30.[25]

New England Patriots[edit]

On April 30, 2024, Ximines signed with the New England Patriots.[26]

References[edit]

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