University of Minnesota Athletics

Photo by: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Johnson, Winfield Help Lead Buccaneers to Playoff Win
1/16/2022 3:50:00 PM | Football
Johnson makes two catches, while Winfield totals five tackles and a sack in victory
Former University of Minnesota football standouts Antoine Winfield Jr. and Tyler Johnson helped lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 31-15 win against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs.Â
Winfield made five tackles and sacked Eagle quarterback Jalen Hurts once in the win, while Johnson made two catches for 30 yards.Â
Winfield was named a Unanimous All-American in 2019 and was the Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year, while Johnson, who is the school's all-time leading receiver, was named All-Big Ten First Team in 2018 and 2019.Â
Former Gopher linebacker Nick Rallis is the linebackers coach for the Eagles.Â
Winfield made five tackles and sacked Eagle quarterback Jalen Hurts once in the win, while Johnson made two catches for 30 yards.Â
Winfield was named a Unanimous All-American in 2019 and was the Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year, while Johnson, who is the school's all-time leading receiver, was named All-Big Ten First Team in 2018 and 2019.Â
Former Gopher linebacker Nick Rallis is the linebackers coach for the Eagles.Â
Gopher Football at the Barn
Wednesday, February 18
Speed is Strength | Winter Workouts
Tuesday, February 17
Winter Workouts Week Two
Monday, February 09
Winter Workouts Begin
Monday, February 02

.png&width=42&height=42&type=webp)




