Winfield Jr. donating amount of Super Bowl fine to charity

Feb 7, 2021; Buccaneers strong safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) taunts Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LV. Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Antoine Winfield Jr. donating amount he was fined for taunting Tyreek Hill to charity

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 2/24/21

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. was fined $7,815 for taunting Tyreek Hill in Super Bowl LV. He's now donating the same amount to charity.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Winfield Jr. is donating $7,815 to the Hillsborough Education Foundation to support the Buccaneers Youth Leadership Program at Tampa's Young Middle School. The Buccaneers are matching the donation, providing the school with over $15,000.

The safety has been a mentor to students through the program, part of the #Bucs’ Social Justice Initiative. Fans asked if they could pay his fine - he’s encouraging them to donate to the Title I school instead.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 24, 2021

Earlier this month, Winfield Jr. said it "felt amazing" to flash Hill with his signature peace sign after the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver did the same thing during Week 12 as he crossed the goal line.

Winfield Jr. finished the Super Bowl with six tackles, one interception and two pass breakups, while Hill finished with seven catches for 73 yards, his lowest output of the postseason.

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