Buccaneers Antoine Winfield Jr Dealing Lower Leg Injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ star safety Antoine Winfield Jr. missed Wednesday’s practice due to a lower leg issue, according to head coach Todd Bowles. The team’s priority is to ensure Winfield is fully recovered for the Week 1 road game against the Atlanta Falcons. This development raises concerns about Winfield’s health after a injury-plagued 2024 season where he was limited to nine games due to knee and ankle issues.

No specific timeline was given for Antoine Winfield Jr.’s return, but ensuring he’s fully recovered for the Week 1 matchup against the Falcons will be the team’s main focus.

Winfield was an All-Pro in 2023, but he was limited to nine games during the 2024 season by knee and ankle injuries. He finished the year with 60 tackles, two sacks, and a fumble recovery.

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