Buccaneers Make Antoine Winfield Jr. Highest-Paid DB in NFL History with $84.1M Deal, $45M Guaranteed

May 13, 2024, 06:26 PM

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed safety Antoine Winfield Jr. to a four-year, $84.1 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history. The deal, negotiated by David Mulugheta of Athletes First, includes $45 million fully guaranteed, the most ever given to a safety. This contract surpasses the previous record held by cornerback Jaire Alexander. Winfield's new average annual salary of $21.025 million places him ahead of other top defensive backs, such as Denzel Ward and Jalen Ramsey. The agreement was first reported by RapSheet and recognizes Winfield's All-Pro performance.