Jameis Winston

#19 · New York Giants

8 Years

567 Pass Yds

2 TDs

2 INTs

3 Total TDs

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Jameis Winston Today

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Jameis Winston, ranked #67 in HeyTC AI Rankings, sat out the Giants' heartbreaking playoff elimination loss after their surprising 4-13 regular season push fell short, finishing with 0 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs, and a 0.0 passer rating in that do-or-die matchup[INTERNAL]. As backup to rookie sensation Jaxson Dart, Winston shone in limited action during the year, completing 37-of-66 passes for 567 yards, 2 TDs, and 2 INTs over three games—including a gutsy 366-yard clinic in an OT loss to the Lions that kept Big Blue competitive against playoff defenses. The 31-year-old gunslinger proved his worth as a top backup and mentor with infectious positivity, locked in on his two-year deal to support Dart next offseason amid buzz around Wilson's free agency and the QB room's bright future.

Jameis Winston Rating Breakdown

Season

Non-Factor

Fantasy

Subpar

Playoffs

Non-Factor

Overall

Cooked

1 year with the Giants

Jameis Winston Contract & Salary

Status Under Contract

Contract Length 2 years

Total Value $8,000,000

Avg/Year (APY) $4,000,000

Guaranteed $5,300,000

Free Agent 2027

Jameis Winston 2025 Stats via ESPN

567 Pass Yards

2 Pass TDs

2 INTs

56.1% Comp %

7.9 HAIR

82.1 Passer Rtg

8.6 Y/A

3 Games

Rushing

23 Rush Yards

1 Rush TDs

Jameis Winston Career Timeline

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2025 2

Emerges as popular Giants QB presence

During the 2025 season, Winston made starts for the New York Giants and became a popular figure in the locker room and fanbase, with reports noting how teammates and fans "love Jameis Winston in New York" for his play and personality.

Signs two-year deal with New York Giants

Winston signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the New York Giants (including $5.3 million guaranteed), joining the team as a veteran quarterback option and locker-room leader in 2025 free agency.

2024 1

Joins Cleveland Browns as veteran quarterback

Following his stint with the Saints, Winston spent a season with the Cleveland Browns as a veteran quarterback presence, providing depth and competition in their quarterback room.

2022 1

Re-signs with Saints on multi-year contract

Winston re-signed with the New Orleans Saints on a multi‑year contract that included significant guarantees, reflecting the organization’s continued investment in him as a potential starter despite his 2021 knee injury.

2021 1

Season-ending ACL injury with Saints

As the Saints’ starting quarterback in 2021, Winston suffered a torn ACL (with additional knee damage) in Week 8, ending a promising season in which he had led New Orleans to a winning record and efficient passing production.

2020 1

Signs with New Orleans Saints

After five seasons with the Buccaneers, Winston departed Tampa Bay in free agency and signed a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints to serve primarily as a backup and reclamation project under head coach Sean Payton.

2015 2

Pro Bowl as Buccaneers rookie

In his rookie season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Winston started all 16 games, surpassed 4,000 passing yards, and was named to the Pro Bowl, establishing himself as one of the league’s top young quarterbacks.

Drafted first overall by Buccaneers

Jameis Winston was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the 1st overall pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, entering the league as their projected franchise quarterback after a decorated college career at Florida State.

8 years in the NFL