Antoine Winfield Jr. Reaches Four-Year Agreement With Buccaneers
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.
Buccaneers Officially Put Franchise Tag On Antoine Winfield Jr.
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.
Antoine Winfield Jr. Expected To Receive Franchise Tag
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.
Buccaneers Could Franchise Tag Antoine Winfield Jr.
Some around the NFL are predicting that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will place the franchise tag on star safety Antoine Winfield Jr. at around $17 million after he delivered in a contract year in 2023. Winfield is one of the best all-around safeties in the league. The Bucs could also look to trade cornerback Carlton Davis III, who is due $14 million in base salary in 2024. Davis has missed 16 games in the last two seasons but is a cover corner who would have a nice market if he's available. The 25-year-old Winfield finished last year with 122 tackles (76 solo), six sacks, three interceptions, 12 passes defensed, six forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries in 17 regular-season games, making him one of the best starting safety options in IDP fantasy leagues.
Antoine Winfield Jr. Has A Quality Matchup In Week 15
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. has a quality matchup against the Green Bay Packers in Week 15. The average fantasy score of safeties against the Packers ranks in the top five of all teams. Packers quarterback Jordan Love has tossed 11 interceptions when throwing ten yards or deeper down the field. Winfield has made two interceptions this season and four sacks. He has made a sack in each of the past two games. Winfield is a strong start in Week 15, especially in leagues that reward big plays.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield had a sack and an interception in the Bucs' 21-18 victory over the Carolina Panthers. He also made eight tackles, including six solo tackles, and two assists. His big showing amounted to 37.75 fantasy points in the RotoBaller IDP format and 33.00 points in the IDP Invitational. He has been the No. 1 safety from Week 10 through Week 13.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield (concussion) and cornerbacks Sean Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) and Carlton Davis (hip) have been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens. Tampa's secondary enters this game pretty vulnerable, which is good news for Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and the team's deep passing attack. With Winfield ruled out after suffering a concussion in the Week 7 loss to the Carolina Panthers, the Buccaneers will be asking Keanu Neal and Nolan Turner to step up at the safety position. Fantasy managers in IDP leagues will need to find another option at the defensive back spot with Winfield sidelined this week.
Antoine Winfield Likely Out For Thursday Night Football
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that safety Antoine Winfield (concussion) is likely to be out for Thursday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens since he's in the concussion protocol on Monday. Winfield went down with a head injury in Sunday's surprising loss to the Carolina Panthers and was unable to return. With the quick turnaround in Week 8, fantasy managers in IDP leagues need to be looking for a new starting defensive back for the week. With the 24-year-old likely sidelined, Nolan Turner and Keanu Neal will be asked to step up for Tampa's secondary against the Ravens. Winfield currently ranks tied for sixth among DBs in IDP scoring with 39 tackles (34 solo), five tackles for loss, three sacks, one interception and a forced fumble in seven games played.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers. He made two tackles before exiting. Logan Ryan will likely assume must of Winfield's responsibilities on defense.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (foot) will not play in Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers. Winfield will miss his second straight game and leave the Buccaneers secondary even more vulnerable. The second-year defensive back entered the week as the No. 27 fantasy defensive back in IDP leagues with 49 tackles, one sack, six passes defensed, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 11 games played. Tampa's defense will no doubt miss his playmaking abilities, but the Buccaneers defense/special teams remains a top-five fantasy unit this weekend against a Panthers offense that could be without their top receiver in D.J. Moore (hamstring).
