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By Matthew Abbott The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made Antoine Winfield Jr. the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history. Winfield, 25, has signed a four-year, £67 million contract with £36 million guaranteed, another record for a safety. His annual earnings surpass Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander by £20,000, two years after his historic deal. Previously, Derwin James held the title of the highest-paid safety following his four-year, £61 million extension with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2022, which included £33 million guaranteed. Winfield is now set to pocket over £1.6 million m…