Report: Saints offer Winston restructured deal to stay on team
The New Orleans Saints have offered quarterback Jameis Winston a reworked deal to remain on the team, sources told ESPN's Dianna Russini.
Winston has until March 15, when the new league year begins, to accept the terms or he will be released, Russini adds.
The 29-year-old is slated to earn $12.8 million in base salary and account for a $15.6-million cap hit in 2023, per Over The Cap.
However, Winston's salary and place on the team became redundant after the Saints signed former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr to a four-year deal worth a reported $150 million.
Cutting Winston would free up $4.4 million in cap space, though designating him as a post-June 1 release would save $12.8 million.
Winston has been with the Saints since 2020. He's spent the last two seasons as their Week 1 starter, but injuries have spoiled his stay. His 2021 campaign ended after seven games due to a torn ACL while he lost the starting job last season after being sidelined with back and ankle injuries.
The 29-year-old has posted a 6-4 record with 18 touchdowns to eight picks while with the Saints.