Giants Sign Jameis Winston to Two-Year Deal Worth Up to $16 Million

The veteran quarterback is expected to provide short-term stability while the Giants prepare to draft a young signal-caller with their No. 3 overall pick.

Jameis Winston has signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the New York Giants, with incentives potentially raising the deal's value to $16 million.
Winston, 31, is expected to serve as a bridge quarterback and mentor as the Giants plan to draft a young quarterback in the upcoming NFL Draft.
The Giants struggled offensively in 2024, finishing 29th in total offense and rotating through multiple starting quarterbacks during their 3-14 season.
Winston brings experience from his time with the Buccaneers, Saints, and Browns, including a record-setting 497-yard passing game in 2024, but he has faced challenges with turnovers.
The signing likely removes the Giants from pursuing other veteran quarterbacks like Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson, shifting the dynamics of NFL free agency.