The Bucs will see the return of Antoine Winfield after a four-game absence

The Buccaneers will welcome safety Antoine Winfield Jr. back on the field Sunday against the Commanders.

Coach Todd Bowles made the announcement Friday, via ESPN’s Jenna Laine Winfield is ready.

Winfield had a full participation in practice on Wednesday and Thursday. He missed the final four games of the regular season with a knee injury, although the Bucs did not place him on injured reserve in hopes of a quicker return.

Winfield had seven tackles in the Bucs’ 37-20 win over the Commanders in Week 1.

Starting cornerback Jamel Dean, who missed Week 18 with a knee injury, will also play.

Starting tight end Cade Otton could also return. Bowles said Otton is “trending the right way” after missing the past three weeks with a knee injury.