Antoine Duane Winfield Jr. was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft and plays as the Safety for the team. Winfield is just 5 feet 9 inches but he plays with a relentless motor and drive which has helped his team throughout.
Winfield started his NFL career in 2020 and as a rookie, he posted 94 combined tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 4 quarterback hits, 3.0 sacks, and a single fumble forced. He finished fourth in the AP- Defensive Rookie of the Year award and went on to win his first Super Bowl in the very first season. He came up huge in the 2020 championship run and had 18 combined tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and an interception. Even after an early taste of a championship, Winfield has only improved each season. He was named to the pro-bowl in 2021 and in 2023, he had his best season so far posting career-best numbers such as 122 combined tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 8 QB hits, 6.0 sacks, and 3 interceptions.
Winfield’s 15 sacks in total are already the most by a player in the franchise’s history and it is also the most amongst defensive backs in the NFL. He also has 21 QB hits in total, which is the most among defensive backs. He has been nothing short of sensational for the Buccaneers and his attitude towards the game has taken him very far.
Winfield played his college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers from 2016 to 2019. While playing for the Golden Gophers he won multiple awards such as First-team All-Big Ten in 2019, Tatum-Woodson Defensive Back of the Year in 2019, and Unanimous All-American in 2019. After the end of the 2019 season, Winfield announced his decision to forgo his remaining college eligibility and declare for the 2020 NFL draft.
Antoine Winfield Jr. Contract Breakdown
Winfield signed a one-year $17,123,000 deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The contract also includes an average annual salary of $17,123,000 and carries a cap hit of $17,123,000.
| Current Contract | $17,123,000 (one year) |
| Base salary (2024-25) | $17,123,000 |
| Cap hit (2024-25) | $17,123,000 |
| Dead Cap | - |
| Yearly Cash (average) | $17,123,000 million |
Antoine Winfield Jr. Salary
Winfield’s 2024-2025 base salary is set at $17,123,000 as per his latest deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Meanwhile, Winfield’s average annual salary is also set at $17,123,000.
Antoine Winfield Jr. Contract Terms
Antoine Winfield Jr. was offered a one-year $17.123 million franchise tag by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. According to NFL.com, The Buccaneers placed the franchise tag on Winfield and he has until mid-July to agree to a long-term deal and avoid playing on the franchise tag.
Antoine Winfield Jr. Guaranteed Contract
Winfield Jr. is guaranteed to get $17,123,000 according to Tampa Bay Times.
Antoine Winfield Jr. Contract History
Antoine Winfield entered the NFL in 2020 and he signed his very first NFL contract with the Buccaneers. Winfield had signed a four-year (2020-2023) $7,307,184 contract with the Buccaneers which included a $2,874,316 signing bonus, $3,816,461 was guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,826,796.
FAQ's on Antoine Winfield Jr.’s Contract
A. Antoine Winfield Jr. plays safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
A. Antoine Winfield Jr. played college football at the University of Minnesota.
A. Antoine Winfield Jr. was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft and has been with them ever since.
A. Antoine Winfield Jr. was born in Columbus, Ohio, United States.
