Daily Norseman · Jan 18, 2021
Antoine Winfield Jr. dedicates performance to his father
Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports Even though he hasn’t played for the Minnesota Vikings since 2012, many fans of the purple still have fond memories of cornerback Antoine Winfield. One of the most tenacious defenders of his era, despite his lack of size, Winfield provided a lot of big moments for the Vikings during his time with the team.
That propensity for big moments has continued through his son, Antoine Winfield Jr., a defensive back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In the Bucs’ 30-20 victory over the New Orleans Saints, Winfield the Younger made his presence felt with a forced fumble that set up the tying touchdown for the Bucs and propelled them to a victory.
