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Tagged: Jameis Winston (153 Results)

Aug
25

Saints QB Winston “feeling better every day”

New Orleans Saints quarterback JAMEIS WINSTON said on Wednesday that he’s “feeling better every single day” as the team prepares for its final preseason matchup on Friday against the Los AngelesMore Chargers. Winston tore his ACL midseason last year but said he “wholeheartedly” trusts his knee now. Winston also suffered a foot injury during training camp but he returned to 11-on-11 drills in practice earlier this week. Winston said he would be ready for the team’s season opener on September 11th against the Atlanta Falcons. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Aug
10

Saints QB Winston day-to-day with bum foot

New Orleans Saints quarterback JAMEIS WINSTON is officially listed as day-to-day with a sprained right foot. Saints head coach Dennis Allen said that Winston would miss a few days of practiceMore and will not participate in Saturday’s preseason matchup with the Houston Texans. Allen added that the injury is not anything significant and that Winston’s status for the regular season remains the same. Less

Source: Team Blog

Jul
22

Optimism around Saints QB Winston, WR Thomas

Recent reports indicate that there is much optimism around the health of New Orleans Saints quarterback JAMEIS WINSTON and wide receiver MICHAEL THOMAS. Winston is expected to be fully healthy shortlyMore after the start of training camp, while there have been several positive reports about Thomas over the past few weeks. Thomas was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list yesterday, but the team remains optimistic that he will be ready to roll sometime early in camp. Less

Source: Team Blog

Jul
11

Saints QB Winston throwing without brace

New Orleans Saints quarterback JAMEIS WINSTON appears to have reached another milestone in his return from last year’s season-ending ACL injury. Winston posted a video to social media last week ofMore himself throwing without a brace on his surgically repaired left knee. It has been just over eight months since Winston tore his ACL and suffered MCL damage, but he is progressing nicely and insists that he will be ready for the 2022 season opener against the Atlanta Falcons in September. Less

Source: NFL.com

Around the NFL: Jameis Winston

Report out of Saints OTAs has Jameis Winston moving with a noticeable limp at practices. It's not surprising, with Winston having torn his ACL midseason last year, but it's an update that casts doubt on him being some kind of 2022 sleeper. As does his 2021 production.   more »

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May
27

Saints QB Winston returns to field

New Orleans Saints quarterback JAMEIS WINSTON returned to the field at the team’s practice facility on Thursday for the first time since being helped off the Superdome turf with a season-endingMore knee injury last season. Winston is wearing a protective brace on his left knee that could remain in place into the regular season. Head coach Dennis Allen said that the team would continue to push Winston to get better while also being “smart” about his quarterback’s recovery. Less

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

May
9

Saints WR Thomas still has hurdles to clear in rehab process

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said recently that the team feels good about wide receiver MICHAEL THOMAS’ rehab progress, although he did note that there are “still a fewMore hurdles” to be cleared. Despite any hurdles that may exist, Allen said that the team is aiming to have Thomas in the lineup for the season opener. Thomas will also be joined by rookie first round wide receiver CHRIS OLAVE this season, forming a formidable receiving duo for quarterback JAMEIS WINSTON. Less

Source: NBC Sports

May
9

Saints expect QB Winston to be ready for season opener

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said that veteran quarterback JAMEIS WINSTON is doing well in his rehab from a torn ACL suffered last season. Allen added that it’s “certainlyMore the plan” for Winston to be behind center when the season starts. After DESHAUN WATSON was traded to the Cleveland Browns, the Saints quickly signed Winston to a two-year deal. New Orleans also bypassed the quarterback position during the draft, meaning Winston is the clear QB1 entering the 2022 season. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Around the NFL: Jameis Winston

The Saints and Eagles made an unusual trade yesterday, a big exchange of draft picks with the NFL Draft more than three weeks away. It's a deal that's either quite good, or quite bad news for Jameis Winston.   more »

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Apr
5

Saints sign veteran QB Dalton

The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with veteran unrestricted free agent quarterback ANDY DALTON. Dalton, 34, played in eight games with six starts last season for the Chicago BearsMore until the team eventually turned to rookie quarterback JUSTIN FIELDS. The Saints re-signed JAMEIS WINSTON to be the starter earlier this offseason, but he is coming off an ACL tear and may not be ready for the start of the season. Dalton is fully expected to be the backup quarterback in New Orleans when Winston is healthy. Less

Source: Team Website

Around the NFL: Sputtering Saints

The Saints have signed Jameis Winston and Andy Dalton to new contracts, but I don’t think they’ve solved anything in regards to the quarterback position.   more »

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Mar
25

Saints reach two-year deal with QB Winston

After exploring options on the trade market, the New Orleans Saints appear to be heading into the upcoming season with JAMEIS WINSTON as their starting quarterback. The Saints and Winston reachedMore an agreement on a two-year deal earlier this week, keeping him in town and in the starting gig. This is the third consecutive year Winston has signed a free-agent contract with New Orleans. Winston is working his way back from a torn ACL suffered at the end of October, but he is expected to be ready for the start of the 2022 season. Less

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

Podcast: November 4 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff review Week 8 of the NFL regular season and look ahead to tonight's Jets-Colts game. Sponsored by RealTime Fantasy Sports (rtsports.com).  more »

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Podcast: November 2 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Moishe Steigmann and Justin Eleff work the waiver wire after Week 8 of the NFL regular season, then play a punishing game of #SUPPLYbyDEMAND. Sponsored by Affordable Trophies.  more »

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Nov
2

Saints QB Winston done for 2021 season

An MRI confirmed that New Orleans Saints quarterback JAMEIS WINSTON tore his ACL and damaged his MCL in Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Head coach Sean Payton said onMore Monday that Winston is expected to miss the remainder of the season. Payton also said the team will not explore free agent options, adding that the Saints are satisfied with quarterbacks TAYSOM HILL, TREVOR SIEMIAN, and rookie IAN BOOK. Less

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

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