Report: Saints offer Jameis Winston restructured deal

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 25: Jameis Winston #2 of the New Orleans Saints looks on against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field on October 25, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

by: Aaron S. Lee

Posted: Mar 10, 2023 / 02:14 PM EST

Updated: Mar 10, 2023 / 02:33 PM EST

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METAIRIE, La. (WGNO) — According to a ESPN’s NFL reporter Dianna Russini, sources claim the New Orleans Saints have offered quarterback Jameis Winston a restructured deal to remain with the team.

This comes less than a week after the Saints signed Derek Carr to a four-year deal worth $150 million — with $100 million guaranteed.

Winston, who has one year remaining on a two-year deal, has until Wednesday to accept the offer or he will be released. His existing contract counts $15.2 million against 2023 salary cap. If released now, the Saints would save $4.4 million.

Andy Dalton, who started 14 games last season following Winston being sidelined with a back injury, is an unrestricted free agent.