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Protests across the country continue in the wake of George Floyd’s death last week at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer. Athletes, celebrities and everyday citizens are speaking out about social injustice and racism in our country.

Both Roger Goodell and the Players Coalition released statements on the matter, while players have been taking to their social media accounts to spread the word to followers. Bucs rookie safety Antoine Winfield Jr. took part in a protest in Minneapolis over the weekend, and posted a powerful message on his Instagram yesterday, which you can check out below.

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While this is not a typical post for me, I think it is important for me to use my platform to bring light to the injustices that are going on in the world. During times like this, we must love each other as brothers and sisters and use our voices to create change peacefully. If you don’t know how to help, ask. Do not be ashamed to reach out and figure out how YOU can help bring change. Together WE can make this change. ✊🏻✊🏽#bethechange #blm #georgefloyd

A post shared by Antoine Winfield Jr (@antoinewinfieldjr) on Jun 1, 2020 at 12:24pm PDT

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got what they wanted in the first round of April’s NFL draft, which was an offensive tackle in Iowa’s Tristan Wirfs capable of providing support up front for new investment Tom Brady.

Round two afforded the Bucs the opportunity to take one of the draft’s best young safeties, which they did when they selected Minnesota’s Antoine Winfield Jr. with the 45th pick. Winfield, the son of former NFL Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield Sr., is thrilled to be coming to Tampa along with his Golden Gopher teammate, wide receiver Tyler Johnson.

But before he comes to the Sunshine State, the new Bucs safety was busy this weekend taking part in protests in Minneapolis stemming from the death of George Floyd last week at the hands of a white Minneapolis police officer.

Winfield took to his Instagram story to share images from today’s march through the city. Take a look.

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