Antoine Winfield

Antoine D. Winfield

Position: DB
Height: 5-9    Weight: 190 lbs.

Born: June 24, 1977 in Akron, OH
College: Ohio St.   (school history)
Drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the 1st round (23rd overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 68 (705th overall since 1950)
3-time Pro Bowler (fine print)

• 6/19 Sports Out West: 49ers-Seahawks rivalry: why Seattle will dominate in 2013: The NFC West is home to one of the best rivalries in the NFL, the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks.  These two teams...
• 6/12 Sports Out West: Seahawks’ Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner have talented company: The Seattle Seahawks’ defense made waves last season led by loud-mouthed All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman and his Pro-Bowler...

• 4/22 Sports Out West: Seahawks news: Kam Chancellor signs 4-year extension: The Seattle Seahawks made a move to ensure their secondary would have its cornerstone player for years to come when they extended...
• 4/22 NFL Spin Zone: Washington Redskins Looking to Add CB Quentin Jammer: With the Redskins missing out on cornerback Antoine Winfield who signed with the Seattle Seahawks earlier in the free agency period....
• 4/14 Sports Out West: Seahawks sign veteran corner Antoine Winfield to one-year deal: Free agent cornerback Antoine Winfield agreed to sign with the Seattle Seahawks this past weekend in a move that many see as the...
• 4/13 North and South of Royal Brougham: Watch this Video of new Seattle Seahawks cornerback Antoine Winfield: For most of the past decade and a half Antoine Winfield has been one of the league’s hardest hitting cornerbacks, and now...
• 4/9 FootballPerspective.com: Which positions are most consistent from year to year?: Here’s the introduction to an old fantasy football article by my fellow Footballguys staffer Maurile Tremblay: In most fantasy...

• 3/27 Stripe Hype: NFL Free Agency: 20 Best Available Free agents:       Free agency is three weeks old, and the rest of our big board’s best players are close to reaching...
• 3/25 The Packer Perspective: Antoine Winfield Should Be a Packer: It’s a free agent signing that should warm even Ted Thompson‘s robotic heartstrings: s**** up a defensive weakness...
• 3/12 Stripe Hype: NFL Free Agency: Latest Free Agency News Around the League: The big NFL news for today is that NFL Free Agency is under way. Here’s a look at some of the big name trades, signings, and...

• 1/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Two avoid surgeryMinnesota Vikings LB Tyrone McKenzie (shoulder) and CB Antoine Winfield (hand) both will not need offseason surgery....[+] Minnesota Vikings LB Tyrone McKenzie (shoulder) and CB Antoine Winfield (hand) both will not need offseason surgery.
• 1/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Antoine Winfield plans to be back Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield said he plans to return next season and is not considering retirement....[+] Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield said he plans to return next season and is not considering retirement.
• 1/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Antoine Winfield to play with cast: 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.
• 1/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Antoine Winfield questionable : Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (hand) was limited in practice Friday, Jan. 4, and is questionable for the team’s Wild...[+] Card game.
• 1/3 NFL Jerks: Wild Card Weekend’s Best Fantasy Plays: QBs and RBs: I don’t care who wins the Super Bowl. I’ve said that before, and even in this time of postseason frothing at the mouth, I...
• 1/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Two players miss practice : Minnesota Vikings LB Tyrone McKenzie (shoulder) and CB Antoine Winfield (hand) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan....[+] 3.
• 1/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Antoine Winfield feeling better : 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.
• 1/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Two miss practice : Minnesota Vikings LB Tyrone McKenzie (shoulder) and CB Antoine Winfield (hand) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan....[+] 3.
• 1/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Two sit out practice : Minnesota Vikings OL Tyrone McKenzie (shoulder) and CB Antoine Winfield (hand) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan....[+] 2.
• 1/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Antoine Winfield will try to play: Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Alan Williams said he has no doubts CB Antoine Winfield (hand) will try to find a way...[+] to play in the team's Wild Card playoff game.
• 1/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Three miss practice: Minnesota Vikings FS Harrison Smith (stinger), CB Antoine Winfield (hand) and LB Tyrone McKenzie (shoulder) all did not participate...[+] in practice Tuesday, Jan. 1.

• 12/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Antoine Winfield's status uncertain : Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said team will have to see how CB Antoine Winfield (hand) feels during the week before...[+] determining his status for the Wild Card playoff game. Winfield tried to play with his broken hand in Week 17 but was in too much pain.
• 12/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Antoine Winfield leaves game: Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (hand) left the Week 17 game against the Green Bay Packers after aggravating his hand injury....[+]
• 12/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Antoine Winfield expected to play: Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said CB Antoine Winfield (hand) is expected to play in Week 17 despite dealing with...[+] broken bone in his right hand. Winfield tried out a padded protective cast Friday, Dec. 28. 'He showed me today he can grip with it, I feel like he'll be able to tackle and do what he has to do. I think he'll make it, just being cautious today,' Frazier said.
• 12/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Antoine Winfield misses practiceMinnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (knee, hand) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 27....[+] Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (knee, hand) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 27.
• 12/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Antoine Winfield plans to play Week 17 : Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (hand) said he plans to play Week 17 despite having a hairline fracture in his hand. He...[+] said he will have his hand taped up and extra padding in his glove for the game.
• 12/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Antoine Winfield hits incentive: Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield's 2013 salary will rise to $7.2 million from $3 million this year because he has played...[+] in more than 80 percent of the team's defensive snaps this season. The Vikes are unlikely to cut ties with Winfield after a stellar season, but they could approach him to restructure his contract.
• 12/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Antoine Winfield sits out practice Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (hand, knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 26....[+] Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (hand, knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 26.
• 12/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Antoine Winfield expected to play Week 17: Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said CB Antoine Winfield (hand) is expected to play Week 17 despite suffering a fractured...[+] hand in Week 16.
• 12/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Five limited in practice: Minnesota Vikings DE Jared Allen (shoulder), P Chris Kluwe (knee, groin), T Phil Loadholt (knee), S Mistral Raymond (ankle) and...[+] CB Antoine Winfield (knee) all were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 20.
• 12/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | No setbacks for Antoine Winfield: Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (knee) sat out of the last couple of series in Week 15, but head coach Leslie Frazier said...[+] it was only as a precaution and not because of a setback.
• 12/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Antoine Winfield will rest during week : Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said the team will rest CB Antoine Winfield (knee) during the week to make sure he...[+] is ready for games.
• 12/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Antoine Winfield listed as questionable : Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is listed as questionable for...[+] Week 15.
• 12/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Antoine Winfield misses practiceMinnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (knee) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 13....[+] Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (knee) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 13.
• 12/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Two miss practiceMinnesota Vikings CBs A.J. Jefferson (concussion) and Antoine Winfield (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 12....[+] Minnesota Vikings CBs A.J. Jefferson (concussion) and Antoine Winfield (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 12.
• 12/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Four limited: Minnesota Vikings LB Jasper Brinkley (shoulder), OT Phil Loadholt (knee), C John Sullivan (ribs, knee) and CB Antoine Winfield...[+] (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 6.
• 12/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Five players limited during practice : Minnesota Vikings C John Sullivan (ribs, knee), OT Phil Loadholt (knee), LB Jasper Brinkley (shoulder), CB Antoine Winfield (knee)...[+] and P Chris Kluwe (knee) were limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 5.

• 11/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Eight players listed as probable : Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph (concussion, shoulder), OT Phil Loadholt (knee), DE Jared Allen (back, shoulder), DT Letroy...[+] Guion (foot), LB Jasper Brinkley (shoulder), CB Antoine Winfield (knee), FS Harrison Smith (concussion) and P Chris Kluwe (knee) are listed as probable for Week 13. Loadholt and Winfield were limited during practice Friday, Nov. 30, while the others fully participated.
• 11/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Four limited: Minnesota Vikings LB Jasper Brinkley (shoulder), OT Phil Loadholt (knee), S Harrison Smith (concussion) and CB Antoine Winfield...[+] (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 29.
• 11/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Five probable: Minnesota Vikings DE Jared Allen (shoulder), WR Stephen Burton (ankle), WR Michael Jenkins (foot) and P Chris Kluwe (knee) practiced...[+] Friday, Nov. 23, and CB Antoine Winfield (knee) was limited. All are probable for Week 12.
• 11/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Four players limited : Minnesota Vikings WR Michael Jenkins (foot), DE Jared Allen (shoulder), DT Letroy Guion (foot) and CB Antoine Winfield (knee)...[+] were limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 22.
• 11/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Four limited during practice : Minnesota Vikings WR Michael Jenkins (foot), DE Jared Allen (shoulder), DT Letroy Guion (foot) and CB Antoine Winfield (knee)...[+] were limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 21.
• 11/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Seven probable for Week 10 : Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (concussion), FB Jerome Felton (shoulder), OT Matt Kalil (knee), P Chris Kluwe (knee), S Mistral...[+] Raymond (ankle), S Jamarca Sanford (knee) and CB Antoine Winfield (knee) all fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 9, and are probable for the team’s Week 10 game.
• 11/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Three limited: Minnesota Vikings FB Jerome Felton (shoulder), OT Matt Kalil (knee) and CB Antoine Winfield (knee) were limited in practice Thursday,...[+] Nov. 8.
• 11/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Three limited: Minnesota Vikings FB Jerome Felton (shoulder), OT Matt Kalil (knee) and CB Antoine Winfield (knee) were limited in practice Wednesday,...[+] Nov. 7.
• 11/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Five listed as probable : Minnesota Vikings DT Fred Evans (knee), DT Letroy Guion (ribs), LB Erin Henderson (elbow), CB Antoine Winfield (knee) and P Chris...[+] Kluwe (knee) are listed as probable for Week 9. Winfield was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 2, while the other four fully participated.
• 11/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Two limited during practice Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (knee) and FS Mistral Raymond (ankle) were limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 1....[+] Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (knee) and FS Mistral Raymond (ankle) were limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 1.

• 10/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Two limited during practice Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (knee) and FS Mistral Raymond (ankle) were limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 31....[+] Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (knee) and FS Mistral Raymond (ankle) were limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 31.
• 10/26 The NFL Injury Report: Vikings Injury Report: CB Chris Cook Breaks Wrist: Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chris Cook broke his right wrist during last night’s 36-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cook...
• 10/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Eight players listed as probable: Minnesota Vikings RB Matt Asiata (knee), OT Matt Kalil (back), DE Jared Allen (groin), DT Fred Evans (knee), LB Marvin Mitchell...[+] (calf), CB Antoine Winfield (knee), FS Harrison Smith (calf) and S Robert Blanton (hamstring) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, and are listed as probable for Week 8.
• 10/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Five limited in practice: Minnesota Vikings DE Jared Allen (groin), T Matt Kalil (back), S Mistral Raymond (ankle) S Harrison Smith (calf) and CB Antoine...[+] Winfield (knee) were all limited in practice Tuesday, Oct. 23.
• 10/23 The NFL Injury Report: Vikings Injury Report: Adrian Peterson, Matt Kalil, Jared Allen: The Minnesota Viking announced yesterday that running back Adrian Peterson, offensive lineman Matt Kalil and defensive...
• 10/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Five probable: Minnesota Vikings DE Jared Allen (groin), S Robert Blanton (hamstring), QB Christian Ponder (knee), WR Jerome Simpson (back) and...[+] CB Antoine Winfield (knee) are probable for Week 7. Winfield was limited in practice Friday, Oct. 19, while the others practiced in full.
• 10/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Five limited : Minnesota Vikings RB Matt Asiata (knee), S Robert Blanton (hamstring), LB Marvin Mitchell (calf), S Mistral Raymond (ankle) and...[+] CB Antoine Winfield (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 18.
• 10/18 The NFL Injury Report: Vikings Injury Report: Adrian Peterson, Jerome Simpson, Jared Allen: Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson didn’t parti**** in practice Wednesday due to his sprained ankle, but...
• 10/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Five players limited: Minnesota Vikings DE Jared Allen (groin), LB Marvin Mitchell (calf), CB Antoine Winfield (knee), S Robert Blanton (hamstring)...[+] and FS Mistral Raymond (ankle) were limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 17.
• 10/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Five limited: Minnesota Vikings OG Charlie Johnson (back), LB Marvin Mitchell (calf), S Andrew Sendejo (ankle), WR Jerome Simpson (back, foot)...[+] and CB Antoine Winfield (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 11.
• 10/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Four players limited: Minnesota Vikings OT Charlie Johnson (back), LB Marvin Mitchell (calf), CB Antoine Winfield (knee) and SS Andrew Sendejo (ankle)...[+] were limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 10.
• 10/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Not ready to name Josh Robinson starter: Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said the team is not ready to name CB Josh Robinson as a full-time starter even though...[+] he started ahead of CB Antoine Winfield Week 5. Robinson is seeing more time because the team wants to keep Winfield fresh throughout the season.
• 10/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Four probable for Week 5: Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (knee), CB Marcus Sherels (quadriceps), DE Jared Allen (groin) and OT Charlie Johnson (back)...[+] all fully participated in practice and are probable for the team’s Week 5 game.
• 10/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Five limited in practice: Minnesota Vikings WR Michael Jenkins (rib), OT Charlie Johnson (back), LB Marvin Mitchell (calf), CB Marcus Sherels (quadriceps)...[+] and CB Antoine Winfield (knee) were all limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 4.
• 10/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Five players limited: Minnesota Vikings QB Christian Ponder (knee), OT Charlie Johnson (back), LB Erin Henderson (concussion), CB Marcus Sherels (quadriceps)...[+] and CB Antoine Winfield (knee) were limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 3.

• 8/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Key veterans likely to sit: Minnesota Vikings DLs Jared Allen and Kevin Williams, as well as CB Antoine Winfield, are expected to be rest in the team's preseason...[+] opener Friday, Aug. 10. 'We're still trying to decide on that,' head coach Leslie Frazier said. 'We really need to look at some other guys.'

• 6/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Antoine Winfield expects to see time inside: Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield said he expects to play some nickel back in addition to outside cornerback this season....[+]
• 6/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Antoine Winfield says he is healthy: Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield said he is completely recovered from the neck and collarbone injuries he suffered last season....[+]

• 2/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Antoine Winfield staying at CB : Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said CB Antoine Winfield will not move to safety in 2012. 'I still see him playing...[+] the nickel corner, maybe some outside. I know I've been asked before about maybe safety. I don't really see him at that position but still playing the nickel corner, playing the corner position,' Frazier said.
• 2/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Two CBs could be cut candidates this offseason: Minnesota Vikings CBs Antoine Winfield and Cedric Griffin could be candidates to be released this offseason because Winfield is...[+] scheduled to make $7 million next season while Griffin is scheduled to make $4.1 million.
• 2/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Antoine Winfield’s 2012 role uncertain: Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield is expected to return next season but his role on defense will be determined by the other...[+] defensive backs the team has on the roster.

• 11/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Antoine Winfield to have surgery: Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (clavicle), who will be placed on the Injured Reserve, will undergo surgery to fix his broken...[+] clavicle Wednesday, Nov. 16. Free-agent CB Benny Sapp (Dolphins) will work out for the team and is a candidate for a roster spot.
• 11/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Antoine Winfield fractures clavicle: Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (clavicle) suffered a fractured clavicle in the second half of the Week 10 game against...[+] the Green Bay Packers Monday, Nov. 14, and he is likely done for the season.
• 11/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Cedric Griffin expected to remain as starter: Minnesota Vikings CB Cedric Griffin is expected to remain as the starter in Week 10 against the Green Bay Packers, even though...[+] CB Antoine Winfield (neck) is expected back. '(Griffin) has a good understanding of their receivers, plyed against them a lot of times,' head coach Leslie Frazier said. 'I think that alone, the time off (for the bye), should help him refocus and physically be at top speed.'
• 11/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Two players probable for Week 10: Minnesota Vikings OT Phil Loadholt (illness) and CB Antoine Winfield (neck) fully participated in practice Saturday, Nov. 12,...[+] and are listed as probable for Week 10.
• 11/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Antoine Winfield expected to play: Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (neck) is expected to play in Week 10 after missing the last four games because of a neck...[+] injury.

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• 1/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Antoine Winfield going to Pro Bowl: The Minnesota Vikings have announced CB Antoine Winfield has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster in place of Green Bay Packers...[+] CB Tramon Williams.

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