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Bucs' Winfield-Whitehead Safety Combination Thriving in Training Camp

The Buccaneers brought back Jordan Whitehead to pair with All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield Jr. in 2024 and that duo already looks like it will be one of the defense's major strengths

Jul 29, 2024 at 12:45 PM

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Scott Smith

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After focusing on re-signing such core contributors as Mike Evans, Baker Mayfield, Lavonte David and Antoine Winfield Jr., the Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn't dip heavily into free agency in 2024. One of the few outside additions they did make, however, had their headquarters buzzing. Perhaps because this was because the Buccaneers weren't exactly welcoming in a newcomer, but rather celebrating a homecoming.

Safety Jordan Whitehead began his career as a fourth-round draft pick of the Buccaneers in 2018. He spent his first four seasons in Tampa, won a Super Bowl in 2020 and then landed a two-year deal in free agency with the Jets in 2022. The Bucs had a lot of their own free agents to re-sign that spring, as well, and some hard to decisions had to be made. General Manager Jason Licht later admitted he regretted letting Whitehead get out of the building and eagerly took the opportunity to bring him back when he hit free agency again this spring.

And perhaps no one was more thrilled by that decision was Whitehead's once and again position coach, Nick Rapone. Rapone's meeting room now includes both Whitehead, who was one of his top performers during his first stint in Tampa, and Antoine Winfield Jr., who earned first-team Associated Press All-Pro honors last season. Pairing those two together at the back end of the defense has the Bucs believing they can field one of the NFL's best secondaries in 2024.

Through roughly a week of training camp, that Whitehead-Winfield duo has performed just how Rapone envisioned it would.

"Yes, without a doubt," said the coach. "They're both playing off each other, talking to each other, figuring out what they want to do disguise-wise. Yeah, it's exactly what we thought it would be."

In particular, the Bucs expected the return of Whitehead to improve the communication throughout the secondary, as that has always been a strong part of his game.

"Any time you have a veteran safety back there your communication is going to improve," said Rapone. "Now we have two of them."

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and his son during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Guard Ben Bredeson #68, Guard Elijah Klein #79, Guard Avery Jones #66, Center Graham Barton #62, Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15, and Offensive Lineman Robert Hainsey #70 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Guard Ben Bredeson #68, Guard Elijah Klein #79, Guard Avery Jones #66, Center Graham Barton #62, Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15, and Offensive Lineman Robert Hainsey #70 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Punter Jake Camarda #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Wide Receiver Cody Thompson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 and Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 and Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Center Graham Barton #62 and Inside Linebacker K.J. Britt #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Center Graham Barton #62 and Inside Linebacker K.J. Britt #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 and Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 and Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Running Back D.J. Williams #30 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Running Back Ramon Jefferson #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15 and Cornerback Chris McDonald #36 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15 and Cornerback Chris McDonald #36 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Quarterback Kyle Trask #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Quarterback Kyle Trask #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - General Manager Jason Licht, his son, and Director of Player Personnel Mike Biehl during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - General Manager Jason Licht, his son, and Director of Player Personnel Mike Biehl during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Offensive Lineman Lorenz Metz #71 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Offensive Lineman Lorenz Metz #71 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Offensive Lineman Robert Hainsey #70 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Center Graham Barton #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Guard Cody Mauch #69 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Wide Receiver Ryan Miller #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Guard Luke Goedeke #67 and Guard Cody Mauch #69 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Guard Elijah Klein #79 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Quarterback Kyle Trask #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Tight End David Wells #89 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Tight End Sal Canella #49 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Safety Jordan Whitehead #3, Running Back Rachaad White #1, and Inside Linebacker K.J. Britt #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Safety Jordan Whitehead #3, Running Back Rachaad White #1, and Inside Linebacker K.J. Britt #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Safety Jordan Whitehead #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Safety Tykee Smith #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Safety Jordan Whitehead #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Cornerback Chris McDonald #36, Safety Christian Izien #29, Safety Kaevon Merriweather #26, Safety Rashad Wisdom #38 and Safety Marcus Banks #39 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Cornerback Chris McDonald #36, Safety Christian Izien #29, Safety Kaevon Merriweather #26, Safety Rashad Wisdom #38 and Safety Marcus Banks #39 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Safety Tykee Smith #23, Cornerback Jamel Dean #35 and Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Safety Tykee Smith #23, Cornerback Jamel Dean #35 and Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Defensive Quality Control Coach Joey Fitzgerald and Defensive Back Josh Hayes #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Defensive Quality Control Coach Joey Fitzgerald and Defensive Back Josh Hayes #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Defensive Lineman Earnest Brown #74 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Defensive Lineman Earnest Brown #74 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Defensive Lineman Logan Hall #90 and Defensive Lineman William Gholston #92 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Defensive Lineman Logan Hall #90 and Defensive Lineman William Gholston #92 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Run Game Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach Kacy Rodgers and Defensive Lineman William Gholston #92 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Run Game Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach Kacy Rodgers and Defensive Lineman William Gholston #92 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Defensive Lineman William Gholston #92 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Defensive Lineman William Gholston #92 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - General Manager Jason Licht and Safety Jordan Whitehead #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - General Manager Jason Licht and Safety Jordan Whitehead #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - General Manager Jason Licht and Safety Jordan Whitehead #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Defensive Lineman William Gholston #92 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Cornerback Tyrek Funderburk #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Cornerback Tyrek Funderburk #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Anthony Nelson #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Daniel Grzesiak #57 of The Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Outside Linebackers Coach George Edwards of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Safety Jordan Whitehead #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Cornerback Tyrek Funderburk #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Defensive Lineman Mike Greene #91 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Safety Christian Izien #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Safety Christian Izien #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Safety Tykee Smith #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Safety Tykee Smith #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Cornerback Andrew Hayes #21 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Cornerback Andrew Hayes #21 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Safety Kaevon Merriweather #26 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Safety Kaevon Merriweather #26 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey #94 and Center Graham Barton #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey #94 and Center Graham Barton #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Cornerback Bryce Hall #34 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Cornerback Bryce Hall #34 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Markees Watts #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Markees Watts #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Offensive Lineman Silas Dzansi #61 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Offensive Lineman Silas Dzansi #61 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Guard Cody Mauch #69 and Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Guard Cody Mauch #69 and Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Guard Ben Bredeson #68 and Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Guard Ben Bredeson #68 and Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Defensive Lineman Mike Greene #91 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 and Safety Jordan Whitehead #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 and Safety Jordan Whitehead #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Defensive Lineman Logan Hall #90 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Safety Tykee Smith #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 and Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 and Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Anthony Nelson #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Chris Braswell #43 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Chris Braswell #43 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - July 29, 2024 - Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during 2024 Training Camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Whitehead started 55 of the 59 games he played in during his first stint with the Buccaneers, but he didn't always play every defensive snap in every game. At certain times, the Bucs would rotate in Mike Edwards to take advantage of his ball-hawking tendencies, while Jordan was known more for his hitting and bruising play around the line of scrimmage. Perhaps Whitehead's most notable play as a Buccaneer so far was the hit he laid on Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones in the 2020 NFC Championship Game. Whitehead collided with Jones just as the back was turning after making a short catch, and that jarred the football loose. The Bucs recovered the ball at the Packers' eight and scored one play later to go up 28-10 in an eventual 31-26 win.

However, with the Jets Whitehead got a chance to play a lot more deep coverage and unlocked a new facet to his game.

"He's more experienced, obviously," said Head Coach Todd Bowles. "He went to a different system and he had our system before he left. He went and experienced a different system and had some success. He came back here, he's a lot more experienced that way. You can tell his footwork has cleaned up quite a bit. Before he left we were hesitant playing him on third down; right now I wouldn't even hesitate. He looks great out there, has a great intelligence of the game and what we're trying to do. Him and 'Win' try to disguise all the time and they've become interchangeable that way. I'm very happy with where he is right now."

Now Rapone and Bowles feel comfortable using both of their safeties at all levels of the field. This will also help the defense disguise its intentions more thoroughly.

"The Jets played him up high, which helped him and his depth perception when playing the deep ball," said Rapone. "Here, the first three or four years we basically played him down low and a little bit high. They're in their fifth and sixth years, they're going to mature. You can disguise with them more and they both can play everything."

While Whitehead was rounding out his game in New Jersey, Winfield was taking his to a new level. His All-Pro honors – and subsequently the most lucrative contract ever signed by an NFL defensive back – were the result of him combining 122 tackles with three interceptions, 12 passes defensed, six forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, six sacks and 12 QB hits. Given that's a combination the NFL has essentially never seen before, it's hard to imagine how much better Winfield could get, but his coach balks at the idea that he is already as good as he can be.

"Sure he can improve," said Rapone. "He can always improve. You can always improve, always improve – become a better tackler, get the ball more, get more strips, communicate better. You can always improve in this game."

And the Buccaneers are counting on their new safety connection to improve their defense in 2024.

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Buccaneers-Giants: Top Storylines & Key Matchups in Week 12

With both teams coming off a bye week, the Buccaneers are looking to get several key performers back in New Jersey on Sunday while the Giants will be turning to a new quarterback

The Bucs Head to the Big Apple For A Battle After The Bye | Salty Dogs

Jeff and Scott get the details on Ryan Miller's football journey, discuss Baker Mayfield's amazing stiff-arm play and take a look ahead at the Giants.

Baker Mayfield: Explosive Plays Are Critical | Press Conference

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Baker Mayfield spoke to the media following Wednesday's Week 12 practice. QB Mayfield discussed the status of WR Mike Evans, what stands out about the New York Giants' defense and being able to support the community.

Todd Bowles: Mike Evans Trending To Play | Press Conference

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media following Wednesday's Week 12 practice. HC Bowles discussed bringing S Mike Edwards back, re-calibrating during the Bye Week and everybody needing to 'do their job'.

Antoine Winfield Jr., Sterling Shepard & More Talk Giants | Press Conferences

Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Antoine Winfield Jr., WR Sterling Shepard & C Graham Barton as they speak to the media following Wednesday's Week 12 practice.

Photos from Buccaneers Practice - Week 12 2024

View pictures from Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice on Wednesday, 11/20/2024.

Everything You Need to Know About Bucs vs. Giants | Week 12 2024

Here's everything you need to know when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the New York Giants Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season.

Mike Edwards Bringing "Ball Hawk" Mentality Back to Tampa

Safety Mike Edwards is back for a second stint with the Buccaneers and he hopes to display the same nose for the football that previously made him a valuable part of the team's secondary

2024 Bucs NFL Power Rankings Week 12

Where do the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rank in Week 12 across power rankings?

Bucs' Release Week 12 Depth Chart: New Snap Highs for Ryan Miller, Rakim Jarrett

Before their bye week, the Bucs made some adjustments on both sides of the ball against the 49ers in Week 10, with WRs Ryan Miller and Rakim Jarrett and LB J.J. Russell seeing upticks in playing time

Photos: Bucs' Rookies Visit to Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute

View photos of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visiting Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024.

Photos: Bucs' Rookies Visit to Moffitt Cancer Center

View photos of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visiting Moffitt Cancer Center on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024.

Bucs Promote CB Troy Hill to Active Roster

Veteran CB Troy Hill adds experience to the Buccaneers' young cornerback group after being promoted from the practice squad on Monday

Jamel Dean Returning to Practice

The Buccaneers opened a 21-day window for the return of starting CB Jamel Dean from injured reserve on Monday, making him eligible to return to action as soon as this Sunday against the Giants

Mike Edwards Hoping To Be The Defenses' Spark | Press Conference

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety Mike Edwards spoke to the media on Monday after the bye week. S Edwards addressed his time in Kansas City, his excitement to be back home in Tampa and his readiness to play wherever he is needed.

Larry Foote On Making Plays & Maintaining Concentration | Press Conference

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pass Game Coordinator Larry Foote spoke to the media on Monday after the bye week. Coach Foote discussed working on the fundamentals after the bye, getting Safety Mike Edwards back in Tampa and emphasizing making the necessary tackles.

Photos: Bucs Visit MacDill Air Force Base

View photos of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visiting MacDill Air Force Base on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024.

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