Buccaneers Place Franchise Tag on Antoine Winfield Jr..

The tag, worth up to $19.8 million, acts as a placeholder for future contract negotiations.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed the franchise tag on All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield Jr., guaranteeing him a one-year deal.
Winfield's franchise tag is reported to be worth between $17.123 million and $19.8 million for the 2024 season.
The franchise tag serves as a placeholder while the Bucs and Winfield continue to negotiate a long-term contract extension.
Winfield had an outstanding season in 2023, leading the league with six forced fumbles and amassing 122 tackles, six sacks, and three interceptions.
The Bucs are also focusing on re-signing other key players, including quarterback Baker Mayfield and linebacker Lavonte David, as they prepare for the start of free agency on March 13.