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Antoine Winfield Jr. likely to miss Week 6 game against Steelers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 9:11 AM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Antoine Winfield Jr. likely to miss Week 6 game against Steelers

Summary

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. missed practice on Wednesday due to a rib injury, raising doubts about his availability for the Week 6 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Winfield, who also missed the previous game in Week 5, may be sidelined for two to four weeks, according to head coach Todd Bowles. While the Buccaneers’ defense suffers without Winfield, Ifeatu Melifonwu is expected to start alongside Tykee Smith as the team prepares for a matchup against a high-powered Steelers offense. The latest injury report indicates that Pittsburgh also has some defensive starters missing practice, but the reasons vary, with not all being injury-related.

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Status Watch

•Winfield missed Wednesday's practice with a rib injury.
•He may be out two to four weeks, missing Week 6.
•Ifeatu Melifonwu likely to start in Winfield's place.
•Steelers have some defensive starters also missing practice.
•The Buccaneers face a strong Steelers offense this Sunday.

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9:11 AMYahoo Sports — Could Antoine Winfield Jr. return in Week 6 game vs. Steelers?

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Could Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. return against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6 after missing Wednesday's practice with a rib injury?
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