Antoine Winfield Jr. Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 203 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- August 16, 1998 (25)
- Experience
- 5th Season
- Drafted
- 2020 / Rd. 2 / Pk. 45 (TB)
- College
- Minnesota
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Antoine Winfield Jr. News
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and star safety Antoine Winfield Jr. reached an agreement on a four-year, $84.1 million on Monday that will make him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history, according to sources. It's the first time in modern NFL history that a safety has set this mark. The deal was negotiated and confirmed by agent David Mulugheta of Athletes First. The new extension for the 25-year-old means Winfield won't have to play the 2024 season on the franchise tag, which would have paid him $17.1 million this year. The All-Pro safety is one of the most productive players at the defensive back position in IDP fantasy formats and had 122 tackles (76 solo), six sacks, three interceptions, 12 passes defended, six forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries in 17 stars in 2023.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially placed the franchise tag on safety Antoine Winfield Jr. on Tuesday, according to sources. It will be a placeholder until the two sides can hammer out a long-term contract extension that they will continue to work on and want to get done. If Winfield plays out the 2024 season on the tag, it will be worth $17.1 million fully guaranteed. The 25-year-old is one of the best safeties in the game without a doubt and is coming off a 2023 regular season in which he was the top-scoring defensive back in IDP scoring, accumulating 122 tackles (76 solo), six sacks, 12 passes defensed, three interceptions, six forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries. There's no reason why he shouldn't be the first defensive back off the board in IDP drafts this fall.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. is expected to receive the franchise tag by the deadline on Tuesday absent a new deal, but the two sides will continue talking over the coming days in hopes of reaching a long-term contract extension. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler writes that there's a feeling inside the league that Winfield would reset the safety market in a new deal, either with the Bucs or as a free agent. Winfield was exceptional in 2023, finishing with 122 tackles, six sacks, six forced fumbles and three interceptions. In addition to Winfield, Tampa has other big decisions coming with receiver Mike Evans, quarterback Baker Mayfield and linebacker Lavonte David all hitting free agency. Winfield, where he's playing in 2024, should be a top safety target in IDP fantasy drafts this fall.
Depth Chart
- Offense
- Defense
FS | Antoine Winfield Jr. |
Kaevon Merriweather | |
NT | Vita Vea |
Greg Gaines | |
LDE | Calijah Kancey |
William Gholston | |
RDE | Logan Hall |
Mike Greene | |
LOLB | Yaya Diaby |
Joe Tryon-Shoyinka | |
LILB | K.J. Britt |
J.J. Russell | |
RILB | Lavonte David |
SirVocea Dennis | |
ROLB | Anthony Nelson |
Chris Braswell | |
LCB | Zyon McCollum |
Bryce Hall | |
SS | Jordan Whitehead |
Christian Izien | |
RCB | Jamel Dean |
Josh Hayes | |
NB | Tykee Smith |
Tavierre Thomas |
KR | Deven Thompkins |
QB | Baker Mayfield |
Kyle Trask | |
RB | Rachaad White |
Bucky Irving | |
LWR | Mike Evans |
Rakim Jarrett | |
RWR | Chris Godwin |
Jalen McMillan | |
SWR | Trey Palmer |
TE | Cade Otton |
Ko Kieft | |
LT | Tristan Wirfs |
Justin Skule | |
LG | Ben Bredeson |
Elijah Klein | |
C | Graham Barton |
Robert Hainsey | |
RG | Cody Mauch |
Sua Opeta | |
RT | Luke Goedeke |
Brandon Walton |
LS | Zach Triner |
K | Chase McLaughlin |
P | Jake Camarda |