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Buccaneers | Monday practice report for TB Mon Oct 24, 06:13 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cameron Brate (neck), LB K.J. Britt (ankle), CB Carlton Davis (hip), OG Luke Goedeke (foot), TE Ko Kieft (ankle), OG Shaq Mason (ankle), CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (quadricep) and S Antoine Winfield (concussion) did not participate in practice Monday, Oct. 24. DT Akiem Hicks (foot) was limited during practice. The Buccaneers did not hold a practice Monday, so the practice report is an estimation.
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Buccaneers | Two rookie signings finalized Tue Jul 28, 03:56 PM
Updating a previous story, Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Antoine Winfield officially signed his four-year rookie contract Tuesday, July 28. The deal is worth $7.3 million. LB Chapelle Russell signed a four-year, $3.37 million rookie deal.
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Seahawks | Still talking with Antoine Winfield Tue Nov 26, 04:37 PM
The Seattle Seahawks are still talking with free agent CB Antoine Winfield (Seahawks), and there is a chance he could come out of retirement, although it may not happen immediately.
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Seahawks | Targeting Antoine Winfield Mon Nov 25, 08:01 PM
Updating a previous report, the Seattle Seahawks are trying to sign free-agent CB Antoine Winfield (Seahawks) to help replace CBs Brandon Browner and Walter Thurmond, both facing league suspensions.
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Seahawks | Could pursue Antoine Winfield Mon Nov 25, 01:17 PM
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said the team may reach out to free-agent CB Antoine Winfield (Seahawks) because of the suspension to CB Walter Thurmond.
Footballguys view: Winfield is a decent veteran who was with the Seahawks through training camp. He's currently retired but could likely be drawn back to the game with the chance to win a championship. |
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NFL | Antoine Winfield receiving interest Mon Oct 14, 03:35 PM
Free-agent CB Antoine Winfield (Seahawks) has received interest from several contending teams. Winfield was expected to retire but started working out a few weeks ago.
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NFL | Antoine Winfield staying in shape Wed Sep 25, 08:22 PM
According to sources, free-agent CB Antoine Winfield (Seahawks| is working out in Houston, and considering a return to the NFL in the right situation.
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NFL | Antoine Winfield not ready to retire Wed Sep 11, 01:42 PM
Ashanti Webb, agent for free-agent CB Antoine Winfield (Seahawks), said Winfield has not filed his retirement papers at this point because it will give him time to decide if he wants to retire. Webb said some teams have checked in on the availability of Winfield.
Footballguys view: We could see Winfield back in Minnesota. He was an effective slot corner for the Vikings last year and head coach Leslie Frazier said he would "welcome" a Winfield return. |
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NFL | Antoine Winfield retires Sun Sep 1, 12:18 PM
Free-agent CB Antoine Winfield (Seahawks) has decided to retire from professional football.
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Seahawks | Antoine Winfield cut Sat Aug 31, 03:21 PM
The Seattle Seahawks released CB Antoine Winfield.
Footballguys view: The Seahawks may have put Winfield on the trade block late to see if he could get them anything in return. They instead move on by releasing the veteran corner. We should see teams like the Vikings, Redskins, and Broncos show interest in Winfield now that he's on the open market. |
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Seahawks | Antoine Winfield to be released Sat Aug 31, 11:44 AM
The Seattle Seahawks will release CB Antoine Winfield.
Footballguys view: The team may try to trade Winfield but may not find any takers. The Broncos, Vikings, and Redskins could have interest in Winfield if/when he's released. The Seahawks will go with Walter Thurmond III and Jeremy Lane behind starters Brandon Browner and Richard Sherman. |
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Seahawks | Three to be game-time decisions Thu Aug 22, 08:36 PM
Seattle Seahawks DE Cliff Avril (hamstring), DE Bruce Irvin (groin) and CB Antoine Winfield (knee) are considered game-time decisions for the team's third preseason game.
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Seahawks | Winfield hasn't allowed TD catch in last three years Sat Jun 29, 07:39 PM
Seahawks free agent addition Antoine Winfield gets high marks from Pro Football Focus. According to the site Winfield has not allowed a touchdown catch over the last three seasons.
Footballguys view: Winfield was a fantastic addition by the Seahawks this offseason. He'll be the team's third (nickel) CB behind Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner. The 36-year old veteran is still playing at the top of his game and gives the Seahawks the strongest secondary in the league. |
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Seahawks | Walter Thurmond to compete for nickel back job Thu Jun 6, 03:23 PM
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said CB Walter Thurmond will receive the opportunity to compete with CB Antoine Winfield for the nickel back job during training camp. Carroll said Thurmond will also compete with WR Golden Tate for the punt returner job.
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Seahawks | Three miss practice Mon Jun 3, 08:17 PM
Seattle Seahawks OT Breno Giacomini (elbow), CB Antoine Winfield (undisclosed) and DT Chris Clemons (knee) did not participate in practice Monday, June 3.
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Seahawks | Antoine Winfield contract update Thu Apr 18, 10:59 AM
Seattle Seahawks CB Antoine Winfield's contract with the team is for one year and $2 million, plus $1 million in 'not likely to be earned' incentives, according to a source.
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Seahawks | Antoine Winfield to be used in nickel back Mon Apr 15, 03:14 PM
The Seattle Seahawks plan to use CB Antoine Winfield as their nickel back next season.
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Seahawks | Antoine Winfield to play nickel Mon Apr 15, 09:19 AM
Seattle Seahawks CB Antoine Winfield is expected to play in the nickel role and receive about half of the snaps he would in previous seasons.
Footballguys view: The rich get richer. Seattle already had two great CBs in Brandon Browner and Richard Sherman. With Winfield added to the mix they'll have the best secondary in the league. The Seahawks have built a rock solid team that should make a deep run in the postseason and may represent the NFC in the Super Bowl. |
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Browns | Showed no interest in Antoine Winfield Sun Apr 14, 08:55 PM
The Cleveland Browns showed no interest in Seattle Seahawks CB Antoine Winfield before he was plucked off the free-agent market. The team is looking to sign players in their prime, and at 35 he did not fit their model.
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Broncos | Were interested in Antoine Winfield Sat Apr 13, 01:29 PM
The Denver Broncos showed interest in CB Antoine Winfield, but Winfield decided to sign with the Seattle Seahawks.
Footballguys view: The Broncos already added CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie earlier this offseason in free agency. Winfield would have been another strong addition for the Broncos. Now they could look to the 2013 NFL Draft for help at the position. |
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Patriots | Showed interest in Antoine Winfield Sat Apr 13, 01:22 PM
The New England Patriots showed interest in CB Antoine Winfield, but Winfield decided to sign with the Seattle Seahawks.
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Vikings | Offered more guaranteed money to Antoine Winfield Sat Apr 13, 01:18 PM
The Minnesota Vikings offered CB Antoine Winfield more guaranteed money than the Seattle Seahawks did, but Winfield decided to sign with the Seahawks. Winfield received $1 million in guaranteed money from the Seahawks.
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Seahawks | Antoine Winfield agrees to terms Fri Apr 12, 10:27 PM
Free-agent CB Antoine Winfield (Vikings) agreed in principal to a one-year, $3 million deal Friday, April 12, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations.
Footballguys view: That's about a third of what he was due in Minnesota. He'll be a physical force in the slot for the Seahawks, who already have the bigger pair of starting corners in the league. It would be a surprise at this point if the NFC was represented in the Super Bowl by anyone but Seattle or San Francisco. |
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Seahawks | Antoine Winfield prefers to sign here Thu Apr 11, 12:18 PM
The Seattle Seahawks appears to be free-agent CB Antoine Winfield's (Vikings) preference to sign with, but other teams are involved at the last minute.
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NFL | Antoine Winfield down to two Thu Apr 11, 09:26 AM
Free-agent CB Antoine Winfield (Vikings) has narrowed his list to sign with the Minnesota Vikings or Seattle Seahawks.
Footballguys view: The Seahawks have been in a crazy arms race with the 49ers this offseason, and this would give them the edge again. Winfield would re-join former teammate Percy Harvin if he chooses Seattle. |
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Redskins | Out on Antoine Winfield Thu Apr 11, 09:12 AM
The Washington Redskins are out of contention to sign free-agent CB Antoine Winfield (Vikings).
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Seahawks | Close to adding Antoine Winfield Wed Apr 10, 06:56 PM
The Seattle Seahawks are close to signing free-agent CB Antoine Winfield (Vikings).
Footballguys view: A move to make one of the strongest defenses even stronger. We could see this deal materialize in the next 24 hours. |
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Seahawks | Antoine Winfield visits Wed Apr 10, 08:37 AM
Free-agent CB Antoine Winfield (Vikings) met with the Seattle Seahawks Tuesday, April 9.
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Vikings | Remain in contact with Antoine Winfield Mon Apr 8, 08:24 AM
Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier remains in contact with free-agent CB Antoine Winfield, and the team still hopes to re-sign him.
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Seahawks | Could land Antoine Winfield Mon Apr 8, 08:16 AM
The Seattle Seahawks have $9 million in salary cap space to land free-agent CB Antoine Winfield (Vikings). That is more than either of the other teams bidding for him.
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Seahawks | Expected to meet with Antoine Winfield Sun Apr 7, 03:01 PM
The Seattle Seahawks are expected to meet with free-agent CB Antoine Winfield (Vikings) this week.
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NFL | Antoine Winfield not expected to make decision this week Wed Apr 3, 12:37 PM
Free-agent CB Antoine Winfield (Vikings) is not expected to agree to a contract this week but should make a decision next week. Minnesota Vikings are will a candidate to sign Winfield.
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Redskins | Remain interested in Antoine Winfield Tue Apr 2, 08:22 AM
The Washington Redskins remain interested in free-agent CB Antoine Winfield (Vikings), but only have about $1 million in salary cap space.
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Vikings | Have been in contact with Antoine Winfield Fri Mar 29, 01:26 PM
The Minnesota Vikings have been in daily contact with the representatives for free-agent CB Antoine Winfield (Vikings).
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Redskins | Antoine Winfield visits Fri Mar 29, 11:02 AM
Free-agent CB Antoine Winfield (Vikings) met with the Washington Redskins Thursday, March 28; however, he left without a deal.
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Redskins | Antoine Winfield to visit Mon Mar 25, 02:32 PM
The Washington Redskins are scheduled to meet with free-agent CB Antoine Winfield (Vikings) Saturday, March 27.
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Dolphins | Not pursuing Antoine Winfield Sun Mar 24, 03:00 PM
The Miami Dolphins have not showed interest in free-agent CB Antoine Winfield (Vikings) at this point.
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Vikings | Want Antoine Winfield back Mon Mar 18, 08:44 AM
Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said he has been in contact with free-agent CB Antoine Winfield (Vikings) and wants the cornerback to re-sign. 'I'm hoping that we can figure out a way to get him back here,' Frazier said. 'So, I'm hoping that it's not goodbye yet.'
Footballguys view: Winfield and the team parted ways on bad terms, as they waited until the last second before free agency to release him. He is a good candidate to land on a team in a championship window like Seattle or New England. |
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Vikings | Have not had contact with Antoine Winfield Sat Mar 16, 02:59 PM
Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman said the team has not had any contact with free-agent CB Antoine Winfield (Vikings) about the possibility of re-signing him.
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NFL | Antoine Winfield talking to several teams Fri Mar 15, 09:06 PM
Free-agent CB Antoine Winfield (Vikings) has taken a few days to decompress after his release from the Minnesota Vikings. He has started talking to several teams, and will take visits next week.
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NFL | Antoine Winfield talking with teams Fri Mar 15, 05:32 PM
Free-agent CB Antoine Winfield (Vikings) is talking with several teams and will set up visits next week.
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Vikings | Cut Antoine Winfield Tue Mar 12, 02:33 PM
The Minnesota Vikings cut CB Antoine Winfield Tuesday, Mar. 12.
Footballguys view: The move frees up $7.5MM in cap space for the Vikings. That money could now go towards a top flight WR in free agency like Mike Wallace or Greg Jennings. |
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Vikings | Antoine Winfield no longer full-time player Tue Feb 26, 09:10 AM
The Minnesota Vikings no longer want CB Antoine Winfield to serve as a full-time player. The team wants to go with CBs Josh Robinson and Chris Cook with Winfield in the slot in the nickel defense.
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Vikings | Antoine Winfield might not be open to restructure Thu Jan 31, 12:54 AM
Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield played enough snaps, 1,076 of 1,192 (89.8 percent), to earn $2.5 million in incentives and keep his base salary at $7.25 million in 2013. Winfield is 36 years old, but if they approach Winfield about restructuring, he might feel he has played well enough to call their bluff.
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Vikings | Two avoid surgery Tue Jan 8, 02:17 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Tyrone McKenzie (shoulder) and CB Antoine Winfield (hand) both will not need offseason surgery.
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Vikings | Antoine Winfield plans to be back Sun Jan 6, 04:52 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield said he plans to return next season and is not considering retirement.
Footballguys view: Winfield is still effective as a slot CB and he was a key player for the Vikings secondary. We like their young talent in the defensive backfield, but having a seasoned veteran like Winfield is a great boost. |
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Vikings | Antoine Winfield to play with cast Fri Jan 4, 06:19 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (hand) said he will play against the Green Bay Packers this weekend with a cast. He left Week 17 because of pain in his broken hand.
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Vikings | Antoine Winfield questionable Fri Jan 4, 02:53 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (hand) was limited in practice Friday, Jan. 4, and is questionable for the team's Wild Card game.
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Vikings | Two players miss practice Thu Jan 3, 02:45 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Tyrone McKenzie (shoulder) and CB Antoine Winfield (hand) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 3.
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Vikings | Antoine Winfield feeling better Thu Jan 3, 01:57 PM
Minnesota Vikings head CB Antoine Winfield (hand) was able to take part in some drills on the side during practice Thursday, Jan. 3, with a soft cast on his broken hand. He said his hand is starting to feel better.
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