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Giants Extend Jameis Winston on Two-Year, $13 Million Deal

The deal secures veteran leadership behind starter Jaxson Dart, trimming the team's opening-week salary-cap load.

Aug 28, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston (19) throws the ball against the New York Jets during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Giants and Jameis Winston agreed to a two-year, $13 million extension reported Sunday that keeps Winston under contract through the 2028 season.
  • The team framed the move as insurance for second-year starter Jaxson Dart by retaining an experienced backup who works as a mentor in the quarterback room.
  • Winston appeared in three games for New York in 2025, completing 37 of 66 passes for 567 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions while making two starts.
  • Reports say the extension offers immediate salary-cap relief for the Giants as they finalized preseason roster and cap moves before Week 1.
  • Winston is a former No. 1 overall pick with long NFL experience, and keeping him stabilizes a quarterback room that will be led on the field by Dart and guided off it by veteran voices.