ANTOINE WINFIELD JR. #31 - SAFETY - TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
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#31 - SAFETY - TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
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As NFL trade deadline nears, several teams are clear sellers and others have 2 weeks to decide

Jeffery Simmons, Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner have already been traded
OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press
Full go in Wednesday's session Winfield (ribs) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Winfield has been sidelined for the Buccaneers' last three games while nursing a rib injury. He showed enough progression in his recovery to log a full practice Wednesday, which puts him on track to play against the Falcons on Sunday. Winfield should reclaim his starting role at safety, so Ifeatu Melifonwu figures to revert to a rotational role in the secondary.
OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Missing third consecutive game Winfield (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Carolina, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Impact Winfield was back on the field for practice for Week 7 prep and was a limited participant in all three sessions. However, he has not been given the green light to return Sunday, so his next chance to suit up is Week 8 against the Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 1. Ifeatu Melifonwu figures to once again start alongside Tykee Smith at safety in Winfield's absence.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice Wednesday Winfield (ribs) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Impact Winfield has been out for the Buccaneers' last two games because of a rib injury he sustained back in Week 4 versus the Packers, but he was able to get back on the practice field for the first time since then Wednesday. He'll still probably need to manage a full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Sunday Winfield (ribs) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Winfield was unable to practice for a second week in a row after sustaining a rib injury in the Buccaneers' Week 4 loss to the Packers. Ifeatu Melifonwu will once again replace the star safety as he continues to recover.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Misses practice Wednesday Winfield (ribs) did not participate at the Buccaneers' practice Wednesday.
Impact Winfield suffered a rib fracture in Week 4 against the Packers, and he was sidelined for the team's Week 5 win over the Cowboys as a result. The safety has now opened the week on the sidelines at practice, and he'll have two more chances to return to the field prior to Sunday's matchup with the Steelers. If Winfield remains sidelined in Week 6, Ifeatu Melifonwu would stand to draw a second consecutive start at free safety.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Officially ruled out vs. Dallas The Buccaneers have ruled out Winfield (ribs) for Thursday's game against the Cowboys.
Impact Per Jenna Laine of ESPN.com, Winfield is expected to miss 2-to-4 weeks due to a "slight rib fracture" that he sustained during the Buccaneers' loss to the Packers this past Sunday. It's unclear whether he needs a stint on IR, but for as long as he's sidelined, Ifeatu Melifonwu figures to start alongside Tykee Smith at safety.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to miss multiple games Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that Winfield was diagnosed Monday with a "slight rib fracture" and will miss 2-to-4 weeks, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Bowles officially ruled Winfield out for Thursday's game against the Cowboys, and the seventh-year safety would seemingly face an uphill battle to make it back for a Week 6 matchup with the Steelers on Oct. 18 after suffering the rib injury in Sunday's 17-14 loss to the Packers. Through Tampa Bay's first four games, Winfield had 24 tackles and one forced fumble. Ifeatu Melifonwu is slated to replace Winfield in the starting lineup Week 5.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Antoine Winfield Jr. injury creates major problem for Buccaneers The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without Antoine Winfield Jr. for 2-4 weeks after the star safety suffered a rib fracture.
OCTOBER 5 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM
Suffers injury Sunday Winfield exited Sunday's 17-14 loss to the Packers with an abdomen/ribs injury, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Winfield logged six tackles (five solo) before departing in the fourth quarter, and he did not appear to return before the end of the contest. The 2023 All-Pro has been a significant piece of Tampa Bay's defense for the last seven years, and he recorded 93 tackles and eight passes defended, including two interceptions, over 16 regular-season games last season. Winfield will have to recover on a short turnaround with the Buccaneers playing on Thursday Night Football against Dallas in Week 5.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Slivon's Slant: Where's The Leadership On The Bucs Defense? The Bucs need Vita Vea, Antoine Winfield Jr. and Alex Anzalone to step up, while Tampa Bay's O-line faces a major test vs. Minnesota.
SEPTEMBER 26 • PEWTERREPORT.COM
Vita Vea and Antoine Winfield Jr. are symptoms of the Buccaneers' Todd Bowles problem The Tampa Bay Buccaneers can't buy a win at this point, and their poor defensive performance is almost entirely on the shoulders of Todd Bow...
SEPTEMBER 23 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM
Antoine Winfield Jr. needs to step up after a non-existent start to Buccaneers season The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a mess, but Antoine Winfield Jr. is quietly avoiding criticism, and he shouldn't be.
SEPTEMBER 22 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM

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AUGUST 30 • FOX SPORTS
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Training Camp Takeaways: Practice Day 4 A look at key moments from training camp on Sunday, including an interception by Antoine Winfield Jr., and touchdowns by Tez Johnson and Cad...
AUGUST 2 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Antoine Winfield Jr. Mic'd Up at 2026 Training Camp Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. was mic'd up for 2026 Training Camp. Hear from All-Pro as he prepares for the upcoming seas...
AUGUST 2 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Early Returns Indicate This Buccaneers Defensive Star is Ready to Dominate in 2026 Lost among the chaos that has been the Buccaneers offseason so far is the star potential that Antoine Winfield Jr. possesses. With Mike Evan...
AUGUST 1 • SI.COM
Antoine Winfield Jr., Tykee Smith & More on Good Habits | Press Conferences Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Antoine Winfield Jr., S Tykee Smith & G Cody Mauch as they speak to the media after Friday's Training Camp...
JULY 31 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Training Camp Takeaways: Practice Day 3 A rundown of the Buccaneers' third day of training camp practice, including touchdowns by Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan, along with Antoin...
JULY 31 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Todd Bowles just revealed what doomed Antoine Winfield Jr. in 2025 Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles needs to put Antoine Winfield Jr. in a better position to succeed this season.
JULY 22 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM
Slivon's Slant: Inside The 2026 Bucs Safety Room Can Antoine Winfield Jr. and Tykee Smith lead the Bucs defense? Slivon's Slant breaks down Tampa Bay's safety room.
JULY 11 • PEWTERREPORT.COM
5 Defensive Bucs Who Must Ball Out In Training Camp The Bucs' defense is under pressure to perform entering training camp, including Calijah Kancey, Antoine Winfield Jr. and Zyon McCollum.
JULY 8 • PEWTERREPORT.COM
See Which Buccaneers CBS Put in Their 2026 NFL Top 100 List The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have plenty of talent, but a lot of that talent has something to prove. Players on Tampa Bay's defense like Antoine...
JULY 2 • SI.COM
Minicamp Takeaways: Emeka Egbuka's Poise in Year 2, Antoine Winfield Jr. Praises Front 7 and Ted Hurst III's Catch Radius A rundown of key topics addressed on Wednesday following practice, including Head Coach Todd Bowles discussing his impression of Emeka Egbuk...
JUNE 17 • BUCCANEERS.COM
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