Jameis Winston is sticking around in New York.
The Giants have signed the veteran quarterback to a two-year, $13 million extension that keeps him with the team through the 2028 season. Winston, who entered the league as the No. 1 overall pick out of Florida State in 2015, now looks settled into a long-term role with the Giants behind Jaxson Dart.
Winston’s latest stint with New York included two starts in relief of Dart, who missed weeks 11 and 12 with a concussion. The Giants dropped both of those games, losing to two NFC North opponents by seven points. Winston also saw action in New York’s home game against the Washington Commanders.
This will be Winston’s 12th NFL season. He began his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who drafted him first overall, and stayed there for five years before the team moved on to Tom Brady.
Winston then joined the New Orleans Saints, where he spent four more seasons and started only 10 games. In 2024, he played for the Cleveland Browns, starting seven games before landing with the Giants last season.
With Dart locked in as the starter, New York made sure to keep a veteran backup in place. Winston has been a helpful mentor to Dart, who is heading into his second season in the NFL, and he also showed last season that he can step in and handle the job if needed. That combination makes him a useful piece for the Giants, even if his snaps remain limited.
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