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Antoine Winfield Jr. set to miss 2-4 weeks with rib injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 6:41 PM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Antoine Winfield Jr. set to miss 2-4 weeks with rib injury
Summary

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. will be sidelined for 2 to 4 weeks due to a rib fracture. Head coach Todd Bowles confirmed the injury during a press conference on October 5, 2026. Winfield, a Pro Bowler last season, has recorded 24 total tackles and one QB hit so far this season. Linebacker SirVocea Dennis is also being evaluated for an ankle injury. The Buccaneers are preparing for a Thursday night matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.

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  • •Antoine Winfield Jr. fractured a rib and will miss 2-4 weeks.
  • •Todd Bowles announced the injury at a press conference.
  • •Winfield has totaled 24 tackles and one QB hit in 2026.
  • •SirVocea Dennis is undergoing tests for an ankle injury.
  • •The Buccaneers play the Dallas Cowboys on October 6.
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  • 6:41 PMYahoo Sports — Antoine Winfield Jr. out 2-4 weeks with rib fracture
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Already facing the challenge of a short week, the Buccaneers have yet another injury to a key player entering Week 5.

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