Packers Eye Top-Rated Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. for Offseason Acquisition

Despite Pro Bowl snub, Winfield Jr.'s impressive performance and high market value make him a sought-after free agent.

Antoine Winfield Jr., safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is projected to be one of the top players available on the open market, with the Green Bay Packers reportedly interested.
Winfield Jr. led the NFL with 6 forced fumbles in 2023 and added 3 interceptions, earning him the title of the best safety in football based on Pro Football Focus's advanced analytics.
Despite his impressive performance, Winfield Jr. was left off the Pro Bowl team, an omission widely recognized as a glaring snub.
Winfield Jr.'s current market value is projected at $18.5 million annually over a new four-year deal, which would place him as the second highest-paid safety in the NFL.
Green Bay has just $8.5 million in cap space available for 2024, indicating that they would need to make significant cuts to afford Winfield Jr.