The Buccaneers placed their franchise tag on Winfield on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Winfield (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Winfield (calf) did not participate in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Winfield recorded 10 tackles (eight solo) in the Buccaneers' 34-20 win over the Packers on Sunday.

Winfield made eight tackles (four solo), one sack and one forced fumble during Sunday's 29-25 win over the Falcons.

Winfield recorded 10 tackles (eight solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 27-20 loss at Indianapolis.

Winfield recorded six total tackles, one interception and one pass defended in Sunday's 20-6 win against the Titans.

Winfield recorded nine tackles (six solo), including a sack, two tackles for loss, forcing and recovering a fumble while also breaking up a pass in Sunday's 26-9 win over the Saints.

Head coach Todd Bowles told reporters Sunday that the team is "hopeful" Winfield (undisclosed) will be ready for the Bucs' season opener against the Vikings on Sept. 10, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Winfield confirmed Tuesday that he'll be moving back to free safety for the 2023 campaign, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.