CB Winfield has sprained foot
by Tim Yotter of VikingUpdate.com, October 19, 2009 at 2:10pm ET

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Vikings coach Brad Childress said Pro Bowl CB Antoine Winfield has a sprained foot and was treating it on Monday. He said it was too early to know if Winfield would be available for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh, saying "people heal differently."

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Antoine Winfield Scout.com Headlines:
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
CB Winfield ruled out
-by VikingUpdate.com Nov 13, 2009
Winfield working his way back slowly
CB Antoine Winfield is taking steps forward with his foot injury, but the progress is slow.
-by VikingUpdate.com Nov 13, 2009
Winfield stepping in right direction
CB Winfield is making progress in his comeback from a foot injury he suffered almost a month ago.
-by VikingUpdate.com Nov 12, 2009
Winfield working his way back
Vikings CB Antoine Winfield is making progress by getting back on the practice field.
-by VikingUpdate.com Nov 10, 2009
Winfield back after the bye?
The Vikings are hoping to get Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield back after the bye.
-by VikingUpdate.com Nov 7, 2009
Vikings could be down two starters
The Vikings could be facing the Packers without two veteran starters on their perimeter.
-by VikingUpdate.com Oct 28, 2009
Winfield optimistic about playing Packers
Despite reports on his injury, Winfield said his goal is to play Sunday against the Packers.
-by VikingUpdate.com Oct 26, 2009
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Injury News:
Winfield, Herrera out for Vikings
-by VikingUpdate.com Nov 29, 2009
Winfield determined to play Sunday
-by VikingUpdate.com Nov 26, 2009
Lurtsema’s Reaction: The big picture
-by VikingUpdate.com Nov 15, 2009
Winfield working his way back slowly
-by VikingUpdate.com Nov 13, 2009
Winfield stepping in right direction
-by VikingUpdate.com Nov 12, 2009

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Antoine Winfield
Ht: 5-9 Wt: 180
Position: CB
Date of Birth: 06/24/1977
Experience: 11
High School: Garfield HS
(Akron, OH)
College: Ohio State


Biography:
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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