Jameis Winston’s Giants Gamble | NFL News

0:00On September 6th, James Winston, a quarterback known for his unpredictable style, has landed a new deal with the New York Giants. He signed a two-year contract worth $13 million. Winston played in three games for the Giants last season, starting two when the primary quarterback was out with a concussion. He showed flashes of his potential, throwing for over 500 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Even though the team lost both games he started, the offense kept pace, scoring an average of 23 and a half points. Winston even managed a rushing touchdown and caught a trick play pass for another score. His best performance was against Detroit, where he threw for 366 yards and two touchdowns in a close overtime loss. Before joining the Giants, Winston had a stint with the Cleveland Browns. He signed a one-year deal and stepped in as the starter after their main quarterback got injured. He had some standout games, including one where he threw for over 330 yards and three touchdowns, earning player of the week honors.

1:02However, his time in Cleveland also showcased his riskier side. In one game, he set a team record for passing yards with 497, but also through three interceptions, two of which were returned for. Touchdowns He finished his Browns tenure with 13 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, going two wins and five losses as a starter. Now, while Winston has secured his future in New York, the Browns are still looking for stability at the quarterback position. They were lying on their injured starter to return, with a rookie and another backup, filling out the death chart. It's a different path for both teams as they navigate the upcoming season. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with the story.