Giants sign backup QB Jameis Winston to a 2-year, $13 million extension, AP source says
- The New York Giants agreed to a 2-year, $13 million extension with Jameis Winston on Sunday, as reported by NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
- Head coach John Harbaugh named Winston to the team's leadership council, viewing him as the league's top backup quarterback and instrumental mentor to starter Jaxson Dart.
- This extension creates $2.1M in cap space for the Giants, who were previously $1.3M over the salary cap, while replacing his prior 2-year, $8 million contract.
- Dart previously praised Winston as his "dream teammate," citing his preparation and attention to detail, while Winston appeared in three games for the Giants last season with two starts.
- The former first overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft has played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints, and Browns, bringing extensive experience to the backup role.
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