Giants Extend Winston for Stability | NFL News

0:00It's September 6th, from breaking news to Sunday matchups. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI. So, the New York Giants are locking down James Winston. They've aimed him to a two-year deal worth $13 million. This move keeps him with the team through the next couple of seasons, pairing him up with their starting quarterback, Jackson Dart. Winston's been around for a year now, and apparently, he's been a solid voice in the locker room, even earning a spot on the team's leadership. He originally joined the Giants in 2025 on a two-year contract that could have reached $16 million with incentives. Before that, the team had some drama trying to bring in other quarterbacks, leaving them with pretty slim options. They ended up adding Russell Wilson, and then drafted Dart in the first round. Last season, Winston saw action in three games, starting two of them. He put up 567 passing yards, tossing two touchdowns against two interceptions. It wasn't a massive sample size, but he showed he could still sling it when called upon.

1:03This isn't Winston's first rodeo in the league, of course. Remember, he was the number one overall pick back in 2015. He's been time with the Browns in 2024 and had a four-year run with the Saints before that. This extension means the Giants are feeling confident about their quarterback situation, at least for the backup role. It provides some veterans' stability as they continue to develop Dart for the future.