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Giants extend Jameis Winston with two-year $13 million deal

9/7/2026

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Giants Sign Winston

The New York Giants signed quarterback Jameis Winston to a two-year, $13 million extension.
The deal keeps Winston under contract through 2028 as the primary backup to starter Jaxson Dart.
In 2025 Winston played three games, starting two, completing 37 of 66 passes for 567 yards.
He threw two touchdowns and two interceptions in those games.

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Harbaugh Hired

John Harbaugh was hired as the Giants’ head coach after departing the Baltimore Ravens during the offseason.
The Giants have won only seven combined games in the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
They have reached the playoffs just once since the 2017 season.
New York will open the 2026 season against the Dallas Cowboys on NBC’s Sunday Night Football, kickoff 8:20 p.m. ET.

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Giants Sign Winston

The New York Giants signed quarterback Jameis Winston to a two-year, $13 million extension.
The deal keeps Winston under contract through 2028 as the primary backup to starter Jaxson Dart.
In 2025 Winston played three games, starting two, completing 37 of 66 passes for 567 yards.
He threw two touchdowns and two interceptions in those games.

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