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Antoine Winfield Sr. Demands Pro Bowl Recount for Son

Despite Career-Best Season, Buccaneers' Antoine Winfield Jr. Overlooked for Pro Bowl Selection

  • Antoine Winfield Sr., father of Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr., has demanded a 'recount' after his son was not selected for the Pro Bowl.
  • Winfield Jr. has had a standout season, establishing career highs in interceptions, passes defended, fumble recoveries, sacks, total tackles, solo tackles, assisted tackles and QB hits.
  • Despite his impressive stats, Winfield Jr. was overlooked in favor of Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker, who has zero interceptions and played in fewer games.
  • Winfield Sr. has criticized the selection process, suggesting that Pro Bowl selections are important for a player's resume and noting that this is his son's contract year.
  • Winfield Jr. was a Pro Bowl selection in 2021 and has been a key player for the Buccaneers, who have a chance to clinch the NFC South with a win against the Carolina Panthers.
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