| Antoine
Winfield
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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 |
Report: Winfield to miss at least a month
The Vikings will be without Antoine Winfield on Sunday and likely much longer.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Oct 25, 2009 |
Childress still hoping on Winfield
Cornerback Antoine Winfield has missed two full days of practice with a sprained foot.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Oct 23, 2009 |
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Ht: 5-9
Wt: 180
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06/24/1977 |
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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.
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Career Stats: FoxSports.com Player Page
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.
2001: Started every game and had a career-high-tying two interceptions, along with a team-high 106 tackles and 13 passes defensed. Became the first Bills cornerback to lead the team in tackles.
2000: Made 11 starts with 62 tackles, one interception and nine passes defensed. After 11 games, a shoulder injury caused him to be placed on injured reserve.
1999: Was the 23rd overall pick of the draft by Bills. Started two of 16 games in his rookie season, making 52 tackles, two interceptions and 12 passes defensed. His first career interception came against Peyton Manning, as did three of his first four interceptions.
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