As reporter Adam Schefter reports, Antoine Winfield Jr. becomes the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history.

Defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. will extend his contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers long-term, according to NFL reporter Adam Schefter.

According to the report, the 25-year-old will sign a new four-year contract, making him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history.

According to the report, Winfield Jr. will receive a total of up to 84.1 million US dollars for four years.

The new contract guarantees him 45 million US dollars. The deal was negotiated by David Mulugheta of Athletes First.

Before Winfield Jr., quarterback Baker Mayfield (three years, 100 million US dollars), wide receiver Mike Evans (two years, 41 million US dollars) and linebacker Lavonte David (one year, 8.5 million US dollars) had already extended their contracts with the Buccaneers.

Winfield Jr, a second-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, has appeared in 59 NFL games so far. He has 122 tackles, 15 sacks, eleven forced fumbles and seven interceptions.