| Antoine
Winfield
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Notebook: Winfield feeling fresh 
Antoine Winfield is feeling great and ready to make a strong push at the end of the season.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 18, 2009 |
Notebook: Pass defense takes a positive jump
The Vikings are known for their run defense, but their passing defense took a big step forward.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 17, 2009 |
VikingBuzz BLOG
Winfield, Brinkley, Sanford and other notes in this week’s edition
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 14, 2009 |
Notebook: Streak extended, Williams irked
Pat Williams didn't like the buildup that Cedric Benson received leading up to the game.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 14, 2009 |
WR Harvin out; CB Winfield in
The Vikings will be short a play-making wide receiver but get their best cornerback back in action.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 13, 2009 |
By the numbers: Vikings-Bengals
The defense is expected to get a boost with the return of Antoine Winfield, according to NFL.com.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 13, 2009 |
Winfield, Herrera inactive against Cardinals
The Vikings will be without two starters – CB Antoine Winfield and G Anthony Herrera.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 6, 2009 |
Winfield, Herrera out for Vikings
The Vikings will be missing a starter on offense and on defense, as injuries start to take a toll.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 29, 2009 |
Winfield determined to play Sunday
CB Antoine Winfield didn’t sound like he had any doubts about playing against the Chicago Bears.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 26, 2009 |
Lurtsema’s Reaction: The big picture
Bob Lurtsema reacts to taking the Lions lightly, the loss of Antoine Winfield and more.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 15, 2009 |
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Ht: 5-9
Wt: 180
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How Acquired: Signed as an unrestricted free agent March 5, 2004, after spending the beginning of his career with the Buffalo Bills
Injury History: Missed six games with a lingering pectoral muscle in 2007. Missed two games with the Vikings in 2004 with a high ankle sprain that bothered him much of the second half of the season. Missed three games in the 2002 season with a knee injury. Missed five games in 2000 with a shoulder injury.
Contract Status: Vikings Contract Chart
Career Stats: FoxSports.com Player Page
2008: Started all 17 games and made his first Pro Bowl as a starter and the second-team Associated Press All-Pro team. Finished the season with 96 tackles (74 solo), two interceptions, two fumble recoveries, scored touchdowns on a fumble recovery and a blocked field goal, had four forced fumbles, 14 passes defensed, nine tackles-for-loss and two QB hurries. His seven career fumble recoveries tied Bobby Bryant for the franchise record and his touchdown on a blocked field goal was the first of its kind in team history.
2007: Started 10 games and missed six with a pectoral injury that required surgery after the season. Still managed 67 tackles, including three for a loss, one interception (returned for a touchdown), one fumble recovery, one forced fumble, 13 passes defensed and a QB hurry. Added four special teams tackles. In four seasons with the Vikings, has 17 takeaways (12 INTs and five FRs).
2006: A defensive mainstay, he started all 16 games for the Vikings, which put him over the 100-start mark (102 at the end of 2006) for his career. He had 88 tackles (65 solo), 20 passes defenses, eight tackles for a loss, four interception, four quarterback hurries and one fumble recovery. His 20 passes defensed was tops among Vikings defenders. He matches his career best for interceptions with four – a mark he set in 2005. Led the team in tackles three times – vs. Chicago Sept. 24, Buffalo Oct. 1 and Arizona Nov. 26 – posting totals of 11, 11 and 10 tackles. Scored a touchdown on a seven-yard interception return of a Rex Grossman pass Sept. 24 that put the Vikings ahead in what looked to be an upset win.
2005: Led the team in tackles with 89 and added a pair of fumble recoveries, as well as tying for second on the team with four interceptions. In two years with the Vikings, he has recorded seven interceptions after having just five in four years with Buffalo.
2004: Led the Vikings with three interceptions, ranked fourth on the team with 96 tackles despite missing two games and two more starts while battling an ankle injury. Was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week following the opening weekend of playoff games. Had 22 tackles, one interception, one sack, two tackles for losses and a forced fumble in two playoff games.
2003: Was third on the Bills with 124 tackles and one interception, along with 14 passes defensed, starting every game.
2002: Made 13 starts and amassed 65 tackles and 12 passes defensed. Missed three games with a midseason knee injury.
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