Published • loading... • Updated
Giants sign backup QB Jameis Winston to a 2-year, $13 million extension, AP source says
- The New York Giants agreed to a 2-year, $13 million extension with Jameis Winston on Sunday, as reported by NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
- Head coach John Harbaugh named Winston to the team's leadership council, viewing him as the league's top backup quarterback and instrumental mentor to starter Jaxson Dart.
- This extension creates $2.1M in cap space for the Giants, who were previously $1.3M over the salary cap, while replacing his prior 2-year, $8 million contract.
- Dart previously praised Winston as his "dream teammate," citing his preparation and attention to detail, while Winston appeared in three games for the Giants last season with two starts.
- The former first overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft has played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints, and Browns, bringing extensive experience to the backup role.
Insights by Ground AI
38 Articles
38 Articles
Reports: Giants agree to 2-year, $13M extension with QB Jameis Winston
By Field Level Media Sep 06 (Field Level Media) - The New York Giants and veteran backup quarterback Jameis Winston have agreed to a two-year, $13 million extension, according to multiple reports on Sunday. Winston is now under contract with New York...
The Toronto Star+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Giants sign QB Jameis Winston and left guard Jon Runyan to 2-year extensions, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Giants took care of some contract business on Labor Day weekend ahead of the start of the season, signing backup quarterback James Winston and starting left guard Jon Runyan to two-year extensions.
·Toronto, Canada
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources38
Leaning Left10Leaning Right5Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Center
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources are Center
42% Center
L 39%
C 42%
R 19%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
