Fantasy Player Profile
@ATL: #31 vs opposing QB - 19.25 FPA
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| 2 | TB, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | @CAR, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | SEA, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | CIN, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | @ARI, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | LV, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | @PIT, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | LA, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | @SF, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | @TB, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | ATL, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | @PHI, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | CAR, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Going through drills with team
Winston (knee) participated in OTAs on Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: Winston appears to have taken part in drills alongside fellow quarterbacks Andy Dalton and Ian Book. His involvement in the workout is a good sign that Winston is on track for Week 1, which is in line with what Saints head coach Dennis Allen said a few weeks ago. Still, it's no easy thing coming back from an ACL tear, so Winston may have limitations on the practice field throughout spring and summer.
Published: Wed, May 25 at 1:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Targeting Week 1 return
Coach Dennis Allen said Friday "the plan" is for Winston (knee) to start Week 1, Rod Walker of The Times-Picayune reports.
Analysis: Allen noted that there are still "a lot of days between now and Week 1," but that "we certainly like where [Winston] is right now" as the quarterback works his way back from a left ACL tear. Winston has already begun rehabbing from surgery undergone last November, and while his real recovery progress may not be made apparent until he begins taking reps in offseason workouts, it currently looks like the 28-year-old is on track to open the season. New Orleans' offense could take a step forward in…read more
Published: Fri, May 6 at 8:15am by Rotowire.com
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Progressing well
Winston indicated Monday that he's "ahead of schedule" in his recovery from a torn ACL.
Analysis: The QB, who the Saints re-signed to a two year deal last week, added that he'll be back "well before training camp." Winston is bouncing back from knee surgery that he underwent in mid-November, but with his rehab evidently progressing well, the 28-year-old is trending toward being ready for Week 1 action. While it remains to be seen exactly when Winston will be able to practice fully, his 2022 fantasy prospects are bolstered by the fact that top target Michael Thomas (ankle) is on track to…read more
Published: Mon, Mar 28 at 12:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Re-signs with Saints
Winston (knee) agreed Monday with the Saints on a two-year deal, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: It's a better contract than the one Winston signed last offseason, with Pelissero reporting a base value of $28 million, including $21 million guaranteed. That suggests other teams were interested, despite Winston's ongoing recovery from the ACL tear he suffered Oct. 31. The 28-year-old QB had surgery in mid-November, so while he may not be available for spring practices, the Saints presumably expect him to be ready to start in advance of Week 1.
Published: Mon, Mar 21 at 11:39am by Rotowire.com
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Resumes running
Winston (knee) has progressed to running on an anti-gravity treadmill, per the Instagram account of physical therapist Kevin Wilk.
Analysis: Winston was shown going through agility ladders last week, and Monday marks his first day of running in any capacity since tearing his ACL last November. While it's still hard to guess when he could be cleared for on-field football activities, it doesn't seem like Winston's recovery could be going any better. That's great news for the impending free agent who is expected to open contract negotiations with New Orleans in the near future, according to Jim Trotter of NFL.com.
Published: Mon, Feb 28 at 9:33am by Rotowire.com
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Making good progress in recovery
Winston's doctor shared a video Thursday featuring the quarterback throwing a football without any visible limitations for the first time since undergoing surgery last month to repair a torn ACL and a damaged MCL in his left knee, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. "Jameis is looking great [and] progressing extremely well in his recovery following knee surgery," Dr. Kevin Wilk wrote in the caption for the video. "He's ahead of schedule [and] we have to hold him back at times!"
Analysis: Winston's ability to run at full speed in a straight line and change direction without any discomfort at some point down the road will ultimately provide a better indication that he's 100 percent following surgery, but the fact that he's walking around without the aid of crutches and taking part in some football-related activities is a good early sign for his rehab. The 27-year-old, who will be a free agent at season's end, likely won't be fully healed for the start of OTAs, but he appears as…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 30 at 11:30am by Rotowire.com
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Avoids surgery for MCL sprain
The surgery Winston underwent on his left knee last week in Los Angeles involved no repair of his MCL and was solely to address a torn ACL, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: In addition to the torn ACL, Winston was diagnosed with associated MCL damage after suffering the season-ending knee injury in an Oct. 31 win over the Buccaneers. Though Winston's procedure was believed to have address both ligaments, Dr. Neal ElAttrache and his medical team determined that the quarterback's MCL would heal on its own without a repair being necessary. With one fewer complication to worry about as he rehabs the knee, Winston is projected to be ready for full-contact drills in…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 18 at 2:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Undergoes successful surgery
Winston (knee) underwent successful surgery Friday, Jeff Duncan of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Winston tore his ACL and sustained MCL damage at the end of October, and he'll now shift his focus toward his lengthy recovery process. Whether he's available for training camp in 2022 remains to be seen, but Trevor Siemian has taken over as the Saints' starter for now.
Published: Sat, Nov 13 at 3:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Done for season
Winston (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: This was simply a procedural move after it was announced Winston had indeed torn his ACL in the divisional win over the Buccaneers last Sunday. Trevor Siemian is slated to start this week against the Falcons, though Taysom Hill also looms in the background as a possible option should the Northwestern product struggle to produce.
Published: Sat, Nov 6 at 2:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Torn ACL confirmed
Saints head coach Sean Payton confirmed Monday that Winston (knee) suffered a torn ACL in addition to MCL damage in Sunday's win over the Buccaneers.
Analysis: The injury occurred in the second quarter of the 36-27 victory after Winston went down awkwardly while he was on the receiving end of a horse-collar tackle by Buccaneers linebacker Devin White. Winston likely will undergo season-ending surgery on his left knee in the near future, leaving the Saints' quarterback situation in flux heading into a Week 9 matchup with the Falcons. Payton declined to name a replacement starter for Winston on Monday, but Taysom Hill presumably is in line for starting…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 1 at 11:04am by Rotowire.com
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Reportedly tears ACL
Winston suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's win over the Buccaneers, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Analysis: The report adds that Winston also suffered damage to his MCL and will be out for the season. As a result, Taysom Hill presumably is next in line for the team's QB snaps once he returns from a concussion, but for now Trevor Siemian profiles as New Orleans' top healthy signal-caller.
Published: Mon, Nov 1 at 9:40am by Rotowire.com
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Injury believed to be 'significant'
Head coach Sean Payton, via NOLA.com, said following Sunday's victory over the Buccaneers that he believes Winston is dealing with a "significant" injury.
Analysis: Payton was asked about Winton's injury in his postgame press conference, and he responded, "I think it's significant. He felt something. He's on crutches right now. I don't want to say until I have a chance to talk to the doctors." Like Payton said, the extent of Winston's injury won't be known until he undergoes more tests, but it certainly did not look good and he could be facing an extended absence. If that turns out to be the case, Taysom Hill would be the favorite to step in, but Hill is…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 31 at 6:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out of Sunday's game
Winston (knee) won't return to Sunday's game versus the Buccaneers, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Analysis: The announcement comes as no surprise given how Winston's left leg bent awkwardly as he was tackled at the end of a three-yard run. Now that he's ruled out, he'll officially come out of Week 8 with 56 passing yards and one touchdown to go with four carries for 40 yards. In Winston's stead, the Saints will turn to Trevor Siemian under center, as Taysom Hill currently is in the concussion protocol and rookie fourth-rounder Ian Book has been a weekly healthy scratch so far this season.
Published: Sun, Oct 31 at 3:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Injures knee Sunday
WInston suffered a knee injury during Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: While getting taken down by the Bucs' Devin White at the end of a three-yard run, Winston's left leg bent a way that wasn't intended. Winston attempted to get back to the huddle but fell to the turf before needing assistance to get to the sideline. After an evaluation in the sideline tent, he eventually was carted to the locker room, where the nature of the injury was revealed. It's unclear if Winston will be able to return, but Trevor Siemian will direct the Saints offense with Taysom Hill…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 31 at 2:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Exits Sunday's game
Trevor Siemian entered Sunday's game against the Buccaneers after Winston appeared to suffer a leg injury, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: After Winston limped off the field, Siemian entered Sunday's contest, with Taysom Hill (concussion) unavailable and Ian Book inactive. An official announcement regarding the nature of Winston's injury should arrive soon, but we do know that the QB headed to the locker room on a cart to be evaluated.
Published: Sun, Oct 31 at 2:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Does just enough in low-scoring win
Winston completed 19 of 35 passes for 222 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 13-10 win over the Seahawks. He added 40 yards on eight rushing attempts.
Analysis: Winston kept his composure after dropping the snap on his lone touchdown of the night, calmly retrieving the ball before turning his eyes downfield toward Alvin Kamara, who took Winston's pass 13 yards to the house to give New Orleans a 10-7 lead with 47 seconds left before halftime. Kamara was Winston's favorite target throughout, accounting for more than half of the quarterback's completions (10) and passing yards (128). Some of Winston's struggles in this one can be blamed on rainy…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 25 at 8:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Tosses four TDs in win
Winston completed 15 of 30 passes for 279 yards and four touchdowns with one interception in Sunday's 33-22 win over Washington. He also gained 26 yards on six carries.
Analysis: The quarterback was far from efficient and was somewhat lucky to have been picked off only once, but Winston connected on enough of his deep throws to put together his most productive performance of the year. Despite a lack of consistent passing yards week to week, he'll take a strong 12:3 TD:INT into the Saints' Week 6 bye.
Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 3:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Season-high 23 pass attempts
Winston completed 17 of 23 passes for 226 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 27-21 overtime loss to the Giants.
Analysis: Winston had a decent day as a passer, but his 23 pass attempts were somehow a season high in the Saints' low-volume pass attack. As long as Taysom Hill keeps getting swapped into the game during red-zone situations, fantasy managers will continue to need Winston to throw multiple touchdowns in any given contest for him to be pay off as a starting fantasy option. Working in Winston's favor in Week 5 is the fact that Washington's disappointing defense has surrendered 10 passing scores through…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 3 at 2:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Low volume in big win
Winston completed 13 of 21 pass attempts for 128 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 28-13 win over the Patriots.
Analysis: Winston now has seven touchdowns to two interceptions, with both picks coming in a forgettable Week 2 loss to the Panthers. Head coach Sean Payton clearly has put a suppressor on the cannon-armed quarterback in an effort to limit turnovers -- and it has mostly worked -- but it has resulted in the former 4,000-yard passer being limited to 129 passing yards per game thus far. Winston will be unable to help many fantasy managers with such low volume, as the five touchdowns from Week 1 will likely…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 26 at 2:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Awful showing in Carolina
Winston completed 11 of 22 passes for 111 yards and two interceptions while rushing for 19 yards and a touchdown on three carries in Sunday's 26-7 loss to the Panthers.
Analysis: Good as Winston and the Saints looked in Week 1, they looked just as bad in Week 2, as the former Tampa Bay quarterback tossed a couple of very ugly picks and got sacked four times. The COVID-19 breakout among the Saints' coaching staff may have played a big part in the team's generally sloppy play, but Winston has shown in the past he's more than capable of making bad decisions without extenuating circumstances. New Orleans will look to regroup in Week 3 on the road against a tough New England…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 19 at 2:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Throws five touchdowns
Winston completed 14 of 20 passes for 148 yards and five touchdowns while rushing six times for 37 yards during Sunday's 38-3 victory over Green Bay.
Analysis: If one game is any indication, it seems like the Saints made the right choice in going with Winston over Taysom Hill at quarterback. While he certainly won't be throwing a touchdown every four passes going forward, Winston was mobile in the pocket and rarely made any of the overly aggressive decisions that seemed to be his trademark during his time in Tampa Bay. He also showed decent accuracy after never topping a 65 percent completion rate in any of his five seasons with the Bucs. As Hill's…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 12 at 6:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Week 1 game moved after hurricane
Winston and the Saints will have their Week 1 game against the Packers moved to a location outside New Orleans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: After their final exhibition contest was canceled, the Saints now have to scramble to find a location for their season opener against Green Bay in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. It equates to a slight matchup downgrade for Winston and others, especially if the new location isn't indoors. Coach Sean Payton confirmed Tuesday morning that he's named Winston as his Week 1 starter over Taysom Hill, per Mike Triplett of ESPN.com.
Published: Tue, Aug 31 at 8:34am by Rotowire.com
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Named starter in New Orleans
Winston has been named the Saints' starter for Week 1 against the Packers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: After a lengthy quarterback battle with Taysom Hill, it will be Winston who gets first crack at serving as Drew Brees' successor in New Orleans. Winston has been sharp all preseason and was particularly impressive Monday against the Jaguars, completing nine of 10 passes for 123 yards and two touchdowns. He will open the season as the starter, though Hill could still have a role in the offense.
Published: Fri, Aug 27 at 6:40am by Rotowire.com
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Named starter in New Orleans
Winston has been named the Saints' starter for Week 1 against the Packers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: After a lengthy quarterback battle with Taysom Hill, it will be Winston as Drew Brees' successor in New Orleans. Winston has been sharp all preseason and was particularly impressive Monday against the Jaguars, completing nine of 10 passes for 123 yards and two touchdowns. He will open the season as the starter, though Taysom Hill could still have a role in the offense.
Published: Fri, Aug 27 at 6:13am by Rotowire.com
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Inches ahead of Hill
Winston is ahead of Taysom Hill in the competition to be the Saints' starting quarterback, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. "It's very clear to me that Jameis Winston is the leader in the clubhouse," Rapoport said Tuesday.
Analysis: Winston put together an impressive showing Monday against the Jaguars, tossing touchdowns on two of his three drives. Specifically, a 43-yard TD to Marquez Callaway was referenced by Rapoport as a throw "that (Drew) Brees has not made in many, many years." Overall, Winston is a combined 16-for-22 for 219 yards, three touchdowns and one interception through two preseason games. As for Hill, he's been a bit more uneven during exhibition season. If Winston ultimately wins the job, he still may…read more
Published: Tue, Aug 24 at 4:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Excellent in exhibition win
Winston completed nine of 10 passes for 123 yards and two touchdowns in Monday night's 23-21 preseason win over the Jaguars.
Analysis: Winston started and was superb on his three drives, throwing a pair of perfectly placed touchdowns. He opened the scoring with a 43-yard bomb to Marquez Callaway, then hit Callaway again for a 29-yard score on his final throw of the evening. In doing so, Winston put forth a strong case to be named the Saints' starting quarterback over Taysom Hill, who completed 11 of 20 attempts for 138 yards and a touchdown of his own. With coach Sean Payton reportedly hoping to name his starter before…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 23 at 8:20pm by Rotowire.com
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QB battle winding down
Head coach Sean Payton hopes to name a starting quarterback before the preseason finale Aug. 28 against Arizona, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Analysis: Taysom Hill started the preseason opener last week against Baltimore, and Winston will get his chance Monday night against Jacksonville. While neither has separated himself as the clear-cut frontrunner up to this point, Winston led two TD drives in five possessions during last week's exhibition game while Hill didn't lead the team to any points over three of his own drives. A respectable performance with the first-team offense Monday could make Winston the heavy favorite to come away with the…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 23 at 10:36am by Rotowire.com
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Starting Monday
Coach Sean Payton said Friday that Winston will start Monday's preseason game against the Jaguars, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Analysis: After coming off the sideline in relief of Taysom Hill in preseason Week 1, Winston will get the starting nod in the Saints' second exhibition. In last Saturday's game at Baltimore, Winston fared better in the box score and in the scoring column, leading New Orleans to two TDs in five possessions, while Hill managed no points in three drives. With more first stringers (Alvin Kamara, for example) expected to play Monday, Winston may be working with close to the expected Week 1 starting lineup…read more
Published: Fri, Aug 20 at 7:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Outplays Hill off bench
Winston completed seven of 12 passes for 96 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Saturday's 17-14 preseason loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Winston played the last five possessions of the first half after Taysom Hill got the first three. Each quarterback had an interception, but Wintson also led two touchdown drives -- the second of which he capped with an eight-yard pass to Lil'Jordan Humphrey in the two-minute drill -- while Hill failed to deliver any points. It's possible Winston will get the opportunity to start against Jacksonville's first-team defense in Week 2 of the preseason, but the quarterback competition between him and…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 14 at 7:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Taking turn with starters
Winston practiced with the first-team offense Saturday, Mike Triplett of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Head coach Sean Payton seems to be keeping his word that both Winston and Taysom Hill will rotate practices with the first-team offense. While Hill practiced with the starters for the first two days of training camp, Winston had those honors Saturday, and the 27-year-old reportedly has impressed Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr., who deemed Winston a "quick study." However, there remains no substantial evidence to suggest either Winston or Hill is in the lead for the starting…read more
Published: Sun, Aug 1 at 12:44pm by Rotowire.com
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To rotate with first-team offense
While Winston opened training camp with the second-team offense, head coach Sean Payton indicated after practice that Winston and Taysom Hill will rotate with the first-team offense throughout training camp, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Analysis: It's possible that Hill's long-standing tenure with New Orleans played a role in him opening training camp with the starters. As both he and Winston should get plenty of reps with the first-team offense as the summer unfolds, fantasy managers need to keep tabs on who is favored to open Week 1 in the starting lineup given the contrasting styles of play between the two quarterbacks. Case in point: All but one of Hill's throws seemed to travel less than eight yards during Thursday's practice,…read more
Published: Thu, Jul 29 at 3:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Favorite for starting job
Winston seems like the odds-on favorite to win the starting quarterback job over Taysom Hill this summer, Larry Holder of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Even though the Saints turned to Hill as the starter last season when Drew Brees went down, that may have been at least partly a result of Hill having been part of the team's offensive system since 2017 while Winston had only been there for a matter of months. Now that Winston has considerably more experience in Sean Payton's scheme, it appears the 2015 No. 1 overall pick and true pocket passer is being viewed as the better long-term option for New Orleans to build around than the dual-threat…read more
Published: Fri, Jun 4 at 4:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Sticking with Saints
Winston agreed to re-sign with the Saints on Monday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Winston's contract is a one-year deal worth up to $12 million. The 2015 first-overall pick's second season in coach Sean Payton's system will be without Drew Brees in the picture, giving Winston a clear path to compete for the No. 1 spot in one of the league's most lethal offenses. Taysom Hill is the other notable signal-caller under contract in New Orleans, setting the stage for a training camp battle between two highly intriguing fantasy options.
Published: Mon, Mar 15 at 6:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Headed for camp battle?
The Saints are trying to re-sign Winston, who would then enter a job battle with Taysom Hill during training camp, Dianna Russini of ESPN reports.
Analysis: If the two sides can't work it out, Winston will become a free agent at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday. He still could re-sign with New Orleans after that point, but the Saints would be taking a risk. If Winston were to leave, It isn't clear if the Saints would hand Hill the starting job or bring in another QB to compete with him this summer.
Published: Mon, Mar 15 at 6:44am by Rotowire.com
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Could stay in New Orleans
Saints head coach Sean Payton said Wednesday that he hopes Winston will re-sign with New Orleans this offseason, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Drew Brees is expected to retire in the coming months, while Taysom Hill is under contract through 2021 with a cap hit of $16.2 million. The Saints chose Hill over Winston when Brees missed time during the 2020 regular season, but Payton's comments suggest he'll give Winston a fair shot to win the starting job if he stays in New Orleans. Of course, the 27-year-old might find a better contract or job opportunity elsewhere, as the Saints will need to do some cap gymnastics to become compliant for…read more
Published: Wed, Feb 3 at 7:08am by Rotowire.com
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Tosses long touchdown in loss
Jameis Winston completed his only pass attempt for a 56-yard touchdown in the Saints' 30-20 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Analysis: Winston came in for one play midway through the second quarter and found a wide-open Tre'Quan Smith for a 56-yard score. Winston's future is uncertain in New Orleans, especially with rumors of Drew Brees' retirement floating around. Even if Brees does decide to call it a career, Winston would still face competition from Taysom Hill for the starting job if the Saints re-sign him.
Published: Mon, Jan 18 at 7:05am by Rotowire.com
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Back from COVID list
The Saints reinstated Winston from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Larry Holder of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Winston was added to the list Sunday after being deemed a close contact of a person infected with the virus, but after self-isolating and testing negative over the last several days, he's been cleared to rejoin the Saints. The quarterback has presumably been staying connected with the Saints through virtual meetings during the team's Week 16 prep, so Winston could be available to back up Drew Brees in Friday's game against the Vikings.
Published: Thu, Dec 24 at 1:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Late addition to COVID-19 list
The Saints placed Winston on the reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday, making him ineligible to play Week 15 versus the Chiefs, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The NFL announced no new positive COVID-19 tests earlier Sunday, so Winston may have been deemed a close contact of an infected person or persons. Regardless, the timing of Winston's move to the list leaves Taysom Hill as the only backup option at quarterback behind starter Drew Brees (shoulder), who was reinstated from injured reserve Saturday following a four-game absence. Hill, who had started in place of Brees, was poised to fill a "jack-of-all-trades" role Week 15, while the Saints had…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 8:49am by Rotowire.com
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Top backup to Brees
Winston is slated to work as the No. 2 quarterback behind Drew Brees (ribs/lung) in Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports.
Analysis: Brees will be back in action after the Saints activated him from injured reserve Saturday following a four-week absence due to a punctured lung and multiple rib fractures. While Brees was sidelined, Taysom Hill started each of the Saints' four games, but he'll move back into a "jack-of-all-trades" role in Week 15 that includes Wildcat quarterback packages and special-teams work. The fact that Winston is operating as the No. 2 signal-caller Sunday shouldn't be taken as a sign that he would be…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 7:05am by Rotowire.com
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Back in backup role
Winston will serve as the backup to Taysom Hill during Sunday's game against the Falcons, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Winston was thrust into action after Drew Brees (chest) exited last weekend's win over San Francisco, but he was lackluster in completing just six of 10 pass attempts for 63 yards despite playing the entire second half. Coach Sean Payton has since elected to allow Hill the entire portion of starting reps at practice, and Schefter reports that Winston won't be involved in any offensive packages against the Falcons -- two hints suggesting the decision to roll with Hill under center is a firm one.…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 20 at 7:37am by Rotowire.com
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Could start Week 11
Coach Sean Payton said Monday that he won't reveal a starting quarterback until later in the week following news that Drew Brees (ribs) is out 2-to-3 weeks, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: It's a two-man race between Winston and Taysom Hill, and both quarterbacks likely will handle first-team reps in practice this week before Payton names a starter. Winston was mediocre in place of Brees in Sunday's win over San Francisco; he completed six of 10 passes for 63 yards. Hill was up to his usual tricks, piling up 45 yards on eight carries but didn't attempt a pass. This Sunday's matchup against the Falcons' last-ranked pass defense would be an ideal opportunity for Winston to showcase…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 16 at 2:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Steps in for injured Brees
Winston completed 6 of 10 pass attempts for 63 yards during Sunday's 27-13 win over the 49ers.
Analysis: Winston entered the game at the start of the second half after Drew Brees (ribs) picked up an injury earlier in the contest. He averaged a lackluster 6.3 yards per attempt and took a pair of sacks as he helped his team cruise to victory against an undermanned San Francisco outfit. The extent of Brees' injury is not yet known, but Winston would be in line to start next Sunday's matchup against the Falcons if his teammate is sidelined and would be an interesting fantasy option against one of the…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 15 at 5:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Wraps up in blowout win
Winston completed his only pass attempt for 12 yards in the Saints' 38-3 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Analysis: He also "added" three carries for a loss of three yards. Winston entered the game late in the fourth quarter as New Orleans cleared its bench with the game well in hand. Blowouts like this won't be commonplace for the Saints, and -- barring a Drew Brees injury -- Winston isn't expected to see playing time otherwise.
Published: Mon, Nov 9 at 1:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Rotating with Hill
Winston operated as the Saints' No. 2 QB on Thursday as he continues to split work with Taysom Hill, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: After signing with New Orleans in the offseason, Winston was expected to battle for the backup job with the incumbent Hill, and that's how things are playing out thus far in camp. Hill is likely to see some work on offense regardless of his place in the quarterback pecking order, but Winston's fantasy value is tied to the health of Drew Brees.
Published: Thu, Aug 20 at 4:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Likely top backup for 2020
Winston (thumb) is expected to be the top backup behind starter Drew Brees, Larry Holder of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Holder notes this is just speculation, as the Saints have not undergone any sort of organized team activities or minicamps, but the claim makes sense given Winston's resume as a starter, and the overall role presumed backup option Taysom Hill has on the totality of the offense. Hill's offensive flexibility makes him a valuable commodity regardless of the backup quarterback label, and the $16 million extension he signed in the offseason reinforces the notion the 29-year-old is likely considered…read more
Published: Sat, Jun 13 at 11:37am by Rotowire.com
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Officially joins New Orleans
Winston (thumb) agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Saints on Tuesday.
Analysis: The Saints and Winston have been finalizing the contract over the last few days, and the deal is now official with the passing of Monday's deadline for signings factoring into the 2021 compensatory pick formula. The departure of Teddy Bridgewater this offseason would appear to open up the backup job for Winston, but he instead likely will be in competition for the job with holdover Taysom Hill. Even with an injury to Drew Brees, Winston isn't guaranteed to immediately lead the offense as…read more
Published: Tue, Apr 28 at 3:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Nearing deal with New Orleans
Winston (thumb) is in the process of finalizing a one-year contract with the Saints, Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports reports.
Analysis: Reports surfaced shortly after the conclusion of the 2020 NFL Draft on Saturday that the Saints were interested in bringing Winston aboard, and the two sides were apparently able to quickly hammer out the parameters of a deal. As Mike Triplett of ESPN.com notes, the Saints may choose to wait until after 4 p.m. ET on Monday to make Winston's signing official, as New Orleans wouldn't lose out on a future compensatory draft choice after that deadline. Assuming the deal ultimately gets finalized,…read more
Published: Sun, Apr 26 at 6:28am by Rotowire.com
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Gets support from former coach
Winston's (thumb/knee) former coach in Tampa Bay, Bruce Arians, said Wednesday in an interview on Fox Sports Radio's "The Rich Eisen Show" that he's reached out to two teams on the quarterback's behalf, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports. "I talked to two teams," Arians said. "I think it was just to [tell them], 'Get him on your roster' and it would be a great fit. One team was not interested and the other one was."
Analysis: Winston's hopes of returning to Tampa Bay for a sixth season ended nearly two weeks ago, when it became apparent that Tom Brady was leaving New England to sign with the Buccaneers. Though he's just 26 years old and has 70 career starts on his resume, Winston's high turnover rate has likely contributed heavily to the cool reception he's faced thus far in free agency. With few -- if any -- starting jobs left open at this stage of the offseason and another experienced, more accomplished option in…read more
Published: Sun, Mar 29 at 7:59am by Rotowire.com
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Future in flux
Winston's (thumb/knee) 2020 status is currently the subject of much speculation, and the Buccaneers sound increasingly open to other free-agent options at the position, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Auman formed his conclusions regarding the team's seemingly cooling interest on the first overall pick of the 2015 draft from comments made by both GM Jason Licht and coach Bruce Arians during the 2020 NFL Combine. Arians referred to Winston as an "unknown quantity" while heaping unfettered praise on fellow free-agent-to-be Shaquil Barrett in the same breath. The veteran offensive guru also made mention of a head coach being obligated to explore the possibility of a better option at the…read more
Published: Mon, Mar 2 at 4:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealt with knee issue last season
Winston reportedly underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus that required trimming, NFL.com reports.
Analysis: The report doesn't specify when the procedure occurred, but this nugget only reinforces that the QB -- who was already known to have previously been dealing with a hairline fracture in his throwing thumb -- played through some aches and pains this past season. In the process, the 26-year-old threw for 5,109 yards but logged a shaky 33:30 TD:INT ratio. In any case, as free agency approaches, this nugget adds some context to the mixed results the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft put up in…read more
Published: Fri, Feb 28 at 12:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets LASIK surgery
Winston (thumb) recently underwent LASIK surgery to improve his vision, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Winston has dealt with nearsightedness since his college days at Florida State, and question marks surrounding his vision resurfaced at the end of the 2019 season when coach Bruce Arians suggested the quarterback couldn't read the scoreboard. Whether at the behest of Tampa Bay's coaching staff or through his own discretion, Winston has now had the laser-assisted eye procedure with the hope it will help his overall performance. Winston, who became the first signal-caller in NFL history to throw…read more
Published: Wed, Feb 12 at 1:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Wearing cast on right thumb
Winston has a full cast on the right thumb injury that he played through down the stretch of the 2019 season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The Buccaneers termed the issue a slight fracture, which he suffered Week 14 and impacted his practice reps in advance of the final three games. During that span, he tossed 10 interceptions to reach the dubious 30-30 club: he's the only QB in NFL history to record at least 30 touchdowns and 30 picks in the same campaign. He didn't exactly get an endorsement from Bruce Arians following the season finale, with the coach telling Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times the team will make a decision on…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 5 at 7:53am by Rotowire.com
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Future in Tampa uncertain
Coach Bruce Arians said Monday that a decision on Winston's status with the organization heading into the 2020 season will likely be made within the next couple of weeks, though the Buccaneers aren't expected to publicly announce their plans for the quarterback until March, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: After completing his first year on the job for Tampa Bay, Arians didn't exactly offer up a ringing endorsement for Winston, who became the first player in NFL history to throw for 30 touchdowns and 30 interceptions in a season. According to Stroud, Arians told the media that Winston is "bright" and "hard working," but on the other hand noted the Buccaneers also could win with another quarterback. With Tampa Bay expected to make inking wideout Chris Godwin to an extension a priority this…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 30 at 10:38am by Rotowire.com
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Sets dubious mark in OT loss
Winston completed 13 of 24 passes for 201 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in the Buccaneers' 28-22 overtime loss to the Falcons on Sunday. He also rushed twice for five yards.
Analysis: Winston's final pass attempt of a rather unique 2019 fittingly resulted in a pick-six interception that ended the game in overtime. With that pick, the embattled fifth-year pro became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for at least 30 touchdowns and 30 interceptions in the same season. Winston gets a pass to some degree for working without Mike Evans and Chris Godwin for the last three and two games, respectively, due to hamstring injuries, but many of his decisions that led to…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 2:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Active as expected Week 17
Winston (thumb/knee) is active for Sunday's Week 17 tilt against the Falcons, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Winston was fully expected to take the field after putting in two unrestricted practices to finish the week, and this makes it official. The fifth-year quarterback will have one final opportunity to make a strong impression ahead of a pivotal offseason, but he'll once again work without his top receiver duo of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin due to their respective hamstring injuries.
Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 8:34am by Rotowire.com
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Gets questionable tag for finale
The Buccaneers list Winston (thumb/knee) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Analysis: Winston was able to conclude Week 17 prep with back-to-back full practices, so he may have carried a probable tag into the regular-season finale if the NFL still allowed that designation. While playing through a slight fracture in his right thumb, Winston tossed four interceptions in last week's loss to the Texans to bring his total to an NFL-high 28, but he'll look to close the season on a high note against a similarly suspect Atlanta pass defense. Though turnovers have been a concern for…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 27 at 1:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Full practice participant Thursday
Winston (thumb/knee) practiced in full Thursday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Winston has played through a slight fracture in his thumb in each of the Buccaneers' past three games, and while he tossed for at least 450 yards and recorded four TD passes in the first two chances, he fell off a cliff Week 16 against the Texans, throwing four picks versus one touchdown in a losing effort. Still, he's sitting just 92 yards away from 5,000 through the air for the first time in his career and also can continue to add to a career-best 31 scoring strikes Sunday against the…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 26 at 1:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited to begin practice week
Winston (thumb/knee) is listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
Analysis: Winston has played through a fractured right thumb over the past two games, dazzling in a Week 15 win over the Lions (28 for 42 for 458 yards, four touchdowns and an interception) and disappointing in a Week 16 loss to the Texans (25 for 48 for 335 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions). Though Tampa Bay doesn't have much at stake in Week 17, the expectation is that Winston will have his reps capped again Thursday while managing the thumb and knee injuries before putting in a full workout…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 25 at 12:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected back in '20
Winston is expected to return to the Buccaneers in 2020 despite having thrown a career-high 28 interceptions through 15 games, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports.
Analysis: Rapoport's report was filed before Winston threw another four interceptions in a loss to the Texans on Saturday that officially extinguished the Buccaneers' playoff hopes. However, the team appears to have already made their decision. Rapoport cites the improvement Winston has shown in coach Bruce Arians' pass-centric system overall -- interceptions aside -- and the upside the team still believes he possesses as the reasons why Tampa will utilize either the franchise or transition tag on him…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 24 at 2:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Turnover machine in loss
Winston (thumb/knee) completed 25 of 48 passes for 335 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions in Saturday's 23-20 loss to Houston. He also rushed twice for 16 yards.
Analysis: Winston got off to a dreadful start, as his first pass was returned for an interception touchdown and the next possession ended with another interception. He was picked off for a third time in the second quarter but found Justin Watson for an eight-yard touchdown with 13 seconds left before halftime to tie the game at 17-17. The second half was less eventful, with Winston's fourth interception dashing any hopes of a comeback with 1:31 remaining. He eclipsed 300 passing yards for the ninth time…read more
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Suits up Saturday
Winston (right thumb/knee) is listed as active for Saturday's game against the Texans, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports
Analysis: Though Winston, who's been playing through a thumb injury of late, carried an injury designation into the game after being limited at practice Tuesday and Wednesday, he was listed as a full participant Thursday, setting the stage for him to face Houston on Saturday. He'll be without his top two wideouts in Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Mike Evans (hamstring), but Winston is coming off a 458-yard effort in Week 15's win over the Lions and will now look to spread the ball around to the likes of…read more
Published: Sat, Dec 21 at 8:37am by Rotowire.com
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Gets questionable tag for Week 16
The Buccaneers list Winston (thumb) as questionable for Saturday's game against the Texans, Carmen Vitali of Tampa Bay's official site reports.
Analysis: As was also the case ahead of the Buccaneers' Dec. 15 win over the Lions, Winston will carry a designation into game day after the small fracture in his right thumb restricted his practice reps during the week. The Buccaneers barred Winston from throwing a football Tuesday and Wednesday, but he was able to do so during Thursday's session, earning a "full participation" listing on the team's injury report in the process. With Winston experiencing no reported complications coming out of practice,…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 19 at 1:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Remains limited Wednesday
Winston (thumb/knee) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.
Analysis: With a slight thumb fracture in tow, Winston seems to be operating under a similar practice regimen to last week, when he didn't throw until Friday's session. Winston certainly didn't appear to be limited when game day arrived, though, as he proceeded to put together a season-best 458 yards on 28-for-42 passing in a win over Detroit, compiling four touchdowns and an interception along the way. Even if he heads into the weekend as questionable, Winston seems poised to be available Saturday…read more
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Limited by fractured thumb
Winston (thumb/knee) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Winston may be "limited" to open Week 16, but he appeared anything but in the Buccaneers' 38-17 victory over the Lions this past weekend. While playing without any significant protection on his fractured right thumb, Winston completed 28 of 42 attempts for a season-high 458 yards and four touchdowns, with his 221 first-quarter yards representing the most by any quarterback since 2004. Per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, Winston didn't throw in the portion of Tuesday's practice open to the…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 17 at 1:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Another milestone passing day
Winston (thumb) completed 28 of 42 passes for 458 yards with four touchdowns and one interception in the Buccaneers' 38-17 win over the Lions on Sunday. He also rushed twice for four yards.
Analysis: Winston continued to defy the odds and rewrite personal and league records Sunday, navigating what is officially a fractured thumb to eclipse the season-high 456 yards he compiled just a week ago versus the Colts and becoming the first player in NFL history to throw for more than 450 yards in consecutive games. It was also Winston's second straight four-touchdown effort, and his third overall this season. Making the fifth-year quarterback's numbers all the more impressive was the fact they were…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 2:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Suiting up as expected
Winston (thumb) is active as expected for Sunday's Week 15 tilt versus the Lions, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: This merely serves as official confirmation after coach Bruce Arians relayed his expectation Winston would suit up Sunday. It remains to be seen if the 2015 first overall pick will be limited in his throwing in any fashion, and he'll be operating without Mike Evans (hamstring) against a vulnerable Lions secondary as well.
Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 8:41am by Rotowire.com
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Listed as questionable, set to play
Winston (thumb) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Detroit, though coach Bruce Arians said the quarterback will play, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Held out of practice Wednesday and limited to throwing tennis balls during Thursday's session, Winston closed out the week as a full participant Friday. He's on track to get the Week 15 start against a lousy Detroit defense, but he'll be playing with a small fracture in his right thumb and no Mike Evans (hamstring) at his disposal. Even so, Winston offers no shortage of appeal for fantasy purposes, having averaged 39.4 pass attempts, 316.5 yards and 2.0 touchdowns per game. His turnover issues…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 13 at 1:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Looks good at practice
Coach Bruce Arians said that Winston (thumb) will play in Sunday's game against the Lions, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports. "He threw fine [Friday]," Arians said. "He'll be ready to go."
Analysis: Winston was held out of practice Wednesday and only threw tennis balls Thursday, but he apparently threw footballs Friday without suffering any setbacks with his fractured right thumb. He thus is on track to make the Week 15 start against a porous Detroit defense, though it's unclear whether he'll enter the contest with a questionable listing or avoid a designation entirely.
Published: Fri, Dec 13 at 9:16am by Rotowire.com
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Throwing passes Friday
Winston (thumb) was spotted throwing passes at Friday's practice, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Winston was limited to throwing tennis balls at Thursday's practice while working through a fractured right thumb, but the Buccaneers cleared him to use a football in the final session of Week 15. Winston's status for Sunday's game against the Lions is still uncertain, however, and it's possible a final call on his availability isn't made until game day. Ryan Griffin is the next man up on the depth chart at quarterback.
Published: Fri, Dec 13 at 8:48am by Rotowire.com
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Remains limited in practice
Winston (thumb/knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official website reports.
Analysis: Spotted with a cast over his fractured right thumb the day prior, Winston progressed to throwing tennis balls during Thursday's session. The Bucs intend for him to throw footballs Friday, at which point the team should have a better read on Winston's availability for Sunday at Detroit. Reports at the beginning of the week said he would play through the injury, but a cautious approach to practice suggests it's no sure thing. Ryan Griffin is next up at quarterback if Winston isn't cleared to make…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 12 at 1:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Throws tennis ball Thursday
Winston (right thumb/knee) has yet to resume throwing a football, but he was spotted doing so with a tennis ball at Thursday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: That represents an upgrade from Wednesday, when Winston was restricted to simulated throws in practice. Laine adds that come Friday, the QB should progress to working with a football, "unless (the Buccaneers) wait to do that Saturday before they head to Detroit." At this stage, Winston appears to be trending in the right direction as Sunday's game against the Lions approaches, with added clarity on that front hopefully on tap after Friday's practice.
Published: Thu, Dec 12 at 8:48am by Rotowire.com
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Limited in practice Wednesday
Winston (thumb/knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: According to Jenna Laine of ESPN.com, Winston was still wearing a cast on his throwing hand to protect the thumb he fractured in the Week 14 win over the Colts. The 25-year-old was unable to grip the football Wednesday, but coach Bruce Arians said that "the plan" is for Winston to resume throwing later this week, per Greg Auman of The Athletic. While Winston is trending in the direction of playing Sunday against the Lions, Ryan Griffin will remain on standby in the event that WInston suffers…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 2:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Seen on field Wednesday
Winston (thumb) was present at practice Wednesday but wasn't seen participating in any throwing drills, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Such is the management program with the fractured right thumb Winston sustained in the Buccaneers' come-from-behind victory against the Colts over the weekend. Winston, who was spotted with a wrap on his right hand, is expected to be listed as a limited participant Wednesday on the Buccaneers' first practice report of Week 15. Ryan Griffin will likely handle all the first-team reps during the session.
Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 10:55am by Rotowire.com
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Likely to play through broken thumb
Winston is expected to play through a broken thumb on his throwing hand in Sunday's game at Detroit, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Winston left this past Sunday's win over the Colts to get evaluated, but he ended up returning and finishing the contest with a season-high 456 passing yards in addition to four touchdowns, three interceptions and a rushing score. Stroud adds that Winston likely will be limited in practice during the upcoming week after meeting with a hand specialist Monday. Ryan Griffin is on standby in case Winston's unable to play against the Lions.
Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 1:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Meeting with hand specialist
Winston will meet with a hand specialist this week to receive a second opinion on his fractured right thumb, which he sustained in Sunday's 38-35 win over the Colts, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Winston only missed six snaps due to the injury before returning in the second half and finishing off the come-from-behind victory. He ended the game with 33 completions on 45 attempts for a season-high 456 passing yards to go with four touchdowns, three interceptions and another score on the ground. Though coach Bruce Arians clarified that Winston's fracture wasn't a significant one, the signal-caller will be sent in for another evaluation just to ensure the injury won't provide any…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 9:29am by Rotowire.com
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Has slight fracture in thumb
Coach Bruce Arians said Winston suffered a "little bitty fracture" in his right thumb during Sunday's 38-35 victory against the Colts, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports. "He was fine at halftime and went out and went to grip the ball and couldn't grip it. They X-rayed his thumb," Arians added. "Nothing serious. He was able to get his strength back and come back and finish.''
Analysis: Winston missed the Buccaneers' first series of the second half with what was termed a right hand injury at the time, but he returned for the second possession and later guided the team on a game-winning drive down the stretch. By game's end, he had a truly unique stat line: 33-for-45 passing for 456 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions to go with six carries for five yards and another TD. Arians' comments seem to indicate Winston will be fine, but his practice reps may be capped this…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 2:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Conquers injury in wild win
Winston completed 33 of 45 passes for 456 yards with four touchdowns and three interceptions and also rushed six times for five yards and another score in the Buccaneers' 38-35 win over the Colts on Sunday.
Analysis: Presumably playing for his future in Tampa, Winston put on what has become a rather commonplace type of performance for him in coach Bruce Arians' offense -- an avalanche of yards and touchdowns, interspersed with multiple interceptions. Winston had a brief in-game absence due to a hand injury, but he returned for the second drive of the second half and went the rest of the way. As is customary, the fifth-year signal-caller dealt with plenty of adversity, some of his own making and some in the…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 1:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Back in action Sunday
Winston (hand) returned to Sunday's game versus the Colts, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: And the rollercoaster ride with Winston continues. Winston had a monster first half, accruing 277 yards and two touchdowns through the air and another score on the ground. He also tossed two picks, one of which was returned for a TD. Winston opened the second half on the sideline but made his presence felt on the Bucs' second possession after halftime, leading the team on another touchdown drive.
Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 12:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Injures throwing hand Sunday
Winston suffered an injury to his right throwing hand during Sunday's contest versus the Colts, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Winston racked up a whopping 277 yards and two touchdowns on 20-for-28 passing in the first half, but he also mixed in a pick-six among two interceptions. With an injury in tow, he's questionable to return to the contest, leaving Ryan Griffin to direct the offense for the time being.
Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 12:08pm by Rotowire.com
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No commitment from HC
Coach Bruce Arians isn't prepared to endorse the re-signing of Winston, who's playing out the final year of his rookie contract this season, based on what he's seen from the 2015 first overall pick thus far, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports. "I'm going to pass on that one,'' Arians said. "I'm going to wait until the end of December. There's been really, really, really good and there's been some really, really bad. I'm just going to pass until it's over and then we'll make a decision.''
Analysis: Arians was asked the pointed question Wednesday with respect to Winston, whose post-2019 NFL future partly rests in the head coach's hands. To Arians' credit, he didn't mince words with respect to the ambivalence he currently possesses about his fifth-year quarterback, who's generated a shaky 22:20 TD:INT and completed just 60.2 percent of his throws during his first 12 regular-season games running the coach's aggressive downfield scheme. The Buccaneers' current in-house options outside of…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 5 at 11:37am by Rotowire.com
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Efficient in win
Winston completed 21 of 33 passes for 268 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in the Buccaneers' 28-11 win over the Jaguars on Sunday. He also rushed six times for 20 yards and lost a fumble.
Analysis: The one turnover was the only blemish on Winston's day, as the fifth-year pro otherwise played a rock-solid game. Winston surprisingly enjoyed his greatest success targeting Breshad Perriman, with whom he connected on five occasions for 87 yards, and O.J. Howard, who also was on the receiving end of five Winston completions for a change. Winston's interception-free performance was his first since Week 9 and only his fourth of the season, and he'll look to replicate that feat versus the Colts in…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 1:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Overcomes more mistakes in win
Winston completed 18 of 28 passes for 312 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions in the Buccaneers' 35-22 win over the Falcons on Sunday. He also rushed eight times for 38 yards.
Analysis: Early on, it looked like it could be more of the recent same for Winston, who tossed six interceptions in the two games prior to Sunday. Winston was guilty of his NFL-leading 19th and 20th picks in the first half, but he continued to fight through his struggles and seemed to gain a measure of confidence when he successfully threaded the needle on a 71-yard touchdown throw to Chris Godwin midway through the opening quarter. Winston's most prolific target on the afternoon would remain Godwin,…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 1:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Practices fully Wednesday
Winston (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: During the Bucs' Week 11 loss to the Saints, Winston sprained his left ankle when New Orleans defensive end Trey Hendrickson landed on his leg at the 5:24 mark of the fourth quarter. On the next play, Winston tossed his third of four interceptions on the day, with Marcus Williams taking the pick back 55 yards to the house. Because his practice reps remained intact Wednesday, Winston's health doesn't appear to be a question. On the other hand, he's thrown multiple picks in four of the last five…read more
Published: Wed, Nov 20 at 2:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't appear injured
Winston (ankle) didn't show any signs of injury at Wednesday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Winston came out of Sunday's 34-17 loss to the Saints with an ankle sprain, but he should be fine for Week 12 at Atlanta. It remains to be seen if the Bucs list him on their first injury report of the week, which will be released later Wednesday.
Published: Wed, Nov 20 at 8:58am by Rotowire.com
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Downplays injury
Winston said he expects to be fine after sustaining a medial left ankle sprain in Sunday's 34-17 loss to the Saints, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Winston picked up the injury late in the contest, adding to a frustrating day in which he tossed four interceptions to bring his season total to an NFL-high 18. Fortunately for the signal-caller, he was able to move about the locker room Monday without the aid of a boot, suggesting the ankle issue isn't particularly worrisome. Tampa Bay may still restrict his practice reps this week as a result, however, so Winston's status will be worth tracking when the Buccaneers release their first injury…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 9:09am by Rotowire.com
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Four more INTs in loss
Winston completed 30 of 51 passes for 313 yards with two touchdowns and four interceptions in the Buccaneers' 34-17 loss to the Saints on Sunday. He also rushed twice for 23 yards, recovered his own fumble, and came out of the contest with a potential ankle injury, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The outlook is bleak all the way around coming out of the loss for Winston, who further endangered his hold on the starting job with yet another multi-interception tally and then sustained the ankle injury near the end of the contest. Winston now has an NFL-high 18 interceptions, even though he's admittedly been the victim of some misfortune in terms of tipped passes that have been picked off. There's not been any official indication Winston is in danger of being pulled from the top job yet,…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 1:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Overcomes errors in Week 10 win
Winston completed 30 of 48 passes for 358 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions in the Buccaneers' 30-27 win over the Cardinals on Sunday. He also rushed three times for 40 yards and committed a fumble, but it was recovered by the offense.
Analysis: Winston turned in what has become a signature performance for him, one featuring multiple sacks, multiple interceptions and plenty of passing yards. For a change, the Buccaneers were on the right side of the scoreboard by the final gun, as their beleaguered defense was able to come up with a stop on the Cardinals' last-gasp drive. Winston did suffer yet another interception off a deflection, but he also made a bad decision on his first one of the day. The pair of picks pushed Winston's season…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 2:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Big numbers in Week 9 loss
Winston completed 29 of 44 passes for 335 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Buccaneers' 40-34 overtime loss to the Seahawks on Sunday. He also rushed twice for eight yards and lost a fumble.
Analysis: Winston managed to stay away from interceptions after throwing seven picks over the prior two games, but he lost the handle on a Mychal Kendricks sack early in the fourth quarter just inside Seattle territory. It was the embattled quarterback's eighth fumble of the season overall -- although he's only lost three of them -- and his 15th turnover of the campaign. Winston was otherwise excellent from a fantasy perspective, wracking up his third straight 300-yard performance and fifth overall in…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 6:57pm by Rotowire.com
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