The New Orleans SaintsAre bringing back the quarterback Jameis WinstonAfter they had given up on their search for Deshaun Watson.
Winston and Saints signed a two year deal, with a base value $28 million, including $21,000,000 guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Watson was eventually traded to the Saints by four teams that were competing to acquire Watson. Cleveland Browns.
Winston, 28 years old, was 5-2 his first season as a starter for the Saints. However, he tore his ACL in his left leg and suffered MCL damage Oct. 31.
Former No. The former No. 1 NFL draft pick and Heisman trophy winner had a career-high passer score of 102.8 with Saints last season. He completed 95 of 161 passes (59%) and gained 1,170 yards, 14 touchdowns, and three interceptions. He also ran for 166 yard and one touchdown and lost a fumble.
Winston was able to show his big-play abilities with four passes of 49+ yards. He also proved that he can overcome the turnover problems that plagued him in his first five NFL seasons. Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Winston was a Buccaneers starter and went 28-42. He completed 61.3% (for 19,737 yards) and 131 total touchdowns (10 rushing). He also had 88 interceptions and 23 lost footballs.
He was a dynamic player with the Bucs. His tenure included some highs as well as lows.
Tampa Bay decided to move on Tom BradyIn 2020, Winston signed a one-year contract with the Saints to be a backup coach and try and revive his career as he was coaching Drew Brees and Sean Payton. Winston signed a 1-year contract worth $1.1 million, plus incentives. He stated that he wanted to pursue a Harvard education as a quarterback school.
Winston signed a one-year contract with the Saints prior to the 2021 season. It included $5.5million in guarantees and up $7 million in incentives. Brees had retired. He beat out Taysom HillPayton repeatedly praised him for his leadership and arm strength, winning the preseason starting job.
This report was contributed to by Mike Triplett from ESPN.