Buccaneers Sign Winfield to Four-Year, $84.1M Fully Guaranteed Deal, Making Him NFL's Top-Paid DB

May 13, 2024, 06:14 PM

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield Jr. to a four-year contract extension worth $84.1 million, with $45 million fully guaranteed, negotiated by his agent David Mulugheta. This deal makes Winfield the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history, surpassing previous records for the position. His performance in 2023 included 3 interceptions, 6 sacks, 6 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries, and 122 tackles. The contract highlights the Buccaneers' commitment to securing their key players, as indicated by their recent signings including Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans. Winfield's new salary sets a precedent in the NFL, marking the first time a safety has become the highest-paid defensive back, traditionally a title held by cornerbacks.