Report: Browns to add Winston on 1-year contract

The Cleveland Browns are close to adding quarterback Jameis Winston on a one-year contract worth up to $8.7 million, sources told Bleacher Report's Jordan Schultz.

Winston appeared in seven games for the New Orleans Saints in 2023, throwing for 264 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions on 53.2% passing.

The former No. 1 pick hasn't started a game since 2022, when he went 1-3 in three appearances with the Saints.

Winston is expected to backup Deshaun Watson, who missed 11 contests and finished the campaign with 1,115 yards, seven touchdown passes, and four picks. Joe Flacco, who went 4-1 and won Comeback Player of the Year after joining the club late in the season, remains a free agent.

The 30-year-old Winston has thrown for 22,104 yards, 141 touchdowns, and 99 interceptions in 93 career games.