Jameis Winston
30-Year-Old
2023 Pass/Rush Stats
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Winston once seemed like a long-term option at quarterback for the Saints after spending one year as the understudy to Drew Brees. But Winston battled back fractures early last season, leading him to lose the starting job to Andy Dalton after Week 3 for the remainder of the campaign. With Derek Carr signed to a four-year, $150 million contract this offseason, Winston's time in New Orleans looked to be over before he agreed to a restructured contract in March. As a result, the 29-year-old Winston will enter the 2023 season as a backup alongside dual-threat veteran Taysom Hill and rookie fourth-rounder Jake Haener. Read Past Outlooks
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Slated to back up Watson
Winston has agreed to a one-year contract with the Browns, Jake Trotter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The 30-year-old spent the past four seasons with the Saints, making 10 starts, and he's now set to replace Joe Flacco as the Browns' No. 2 quarterback behind Deshaun Watson. Winston, the first overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, gives Cleveland an experienced veteran option to turn to should Watson -- who is bouncing back from a season-ending shoulder issue -- encounter any further injury issues in 2024.
The 30-year-old spent the past four seasons with the Saints, making 10 starts, and he's now set to replace Joe Flacco as the Browns' No. 2 quarterback behind Deshaun Watson. Winston, the first overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, gives Cleveland an experienced veteran option to turn to should Watson -- who is bouncing back from a season-ending shoulder issue -- encounter any further injury issues in 2024.
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40.4%Avg Target Depth
13.5 YdsSack Rate
4.1%Avg Receiver YAC
3.6 YdsReceiver Drop %
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Measurables Review
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6' 4"Weight
231 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.97 secShuttle Time
4.36 secCone Drill
7.16 secVertical Jump
28.5 inBroad Jump
103 inHand Length
9.38 inArm Length
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Looking for starting role in 2024
In an interview with Kyle Mosley of SI.com on Thursday, Winston outlined that he desires to be "a Super Bowl-winning starting quarterback in the league," and that there isn't a "clear picture with the [Saints]."
ANALYSIS
Winston has been with the Saints since 2020 after being drafted first overall by the Buccaneers in 2015. He's mostly operated as a backup in his four years in New Orleans, but he had a 5-2 record as a starter under head coach Sean Payton in 2021 before tearing his ACL. Winston was named the starter for 2022 but injuries derailed his season, and he ended up losing the job to Andy Dalton. Winston appeared in seven games as the backup for Derek Carr in 2023, and the former threw for 264 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions.
Winston has been with the Saints since 2020 after being drafted first overall by the Buccaneers in 2015. He's mostly operated as a backup in his four years in New Orleans, but he had a 5-2 record as a starter under head coach Sean Payton in 2021 before tearing his ACL. Winston was named the starter for 2022 but injuries derailed his season, and he ended up losing the job to Andy Dalton. Winston appeared in seven games as the backup for Derek Carr in 2023, and the former threw for 264 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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After winning the starting job in camp last year, Winston played relatively well before a Week 8
ACL injury ended his season. Remarkably for him, he had thrown just three interceptions and
had 14 TD passes. Accuracy was a work in progress — his 66.5 on-target percentage ranked
37th of 38 QBs (min. 150 attempts) — but he went downfield at a good clip (8.3-yard aDOT, 7th)
and at least stopped turning the ball over temporarily. This year, Winston won’t have to compete
for the starting job, as Taysom Hill moved to tight end. He'll also have much better receiving
options and should average far more than last year's 23.2 pass attempts per game. Michael
Thomas is expected back after missing last season with an ankle injury, and the team signed
Jarvis Landry shortly after drafting downfield threat Chris Olave 11th overall. RB Alvin Kamara
gives Winston four quality targets, though the offensive line took a hit with LT Terron Armstead
leaving for Miami. The biggest change is the retirement of coach Sean Peyton. Dennis Allen,
promoted from defensive coordinator, is the new head coach, with Pete Carmichael staying on
as offensive coordinator. According to the Saints, Winston is on track with his knee injury to be
ready for Week 1, but he likely won’t run as much this year. If he continues to protect the ball,
he’ll be a viable option in two-QB leagues.
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Could land in Cleveland
The Browns are reportedly closing in on a deal to acquire Winston, Jake Trotter of ESPN reports.
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Appears in seven games as backup
Winston completed 25 of 47 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns to three interceptions across seven appearances.
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Sticking in backup role Week 14
Winston is expected to remain in a backup role for Sunday's game against the Panthers after the Saints announced Saturday that quarterback Derek Carr (concussion/rib/shoulder) was cleared to start the Week 14 contest, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Ready in case of Carr absence
Saints head coach Dennis Allen said Friday that he's managed the quarterback snaps between both Winston and Derek Carr (concussion/rib/shoulder) during practice this week in the event Carr isn't available for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
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Ineffective in relief
Winston completed two of five passes for 41 yards during Sunday's 33-28 loss to the Lions.
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