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Giants Promote Jameis Winston, Extend Contract After Win

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 2:37 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Giants Promote Winston

The Giants promoted veteran Jameis Winston to starter after Jaxson Dart’s season-ending knee surgery.
Winston threw for 118 yards, added 14 rush yards, and led a 12-7 win over Tennessee.
Coach John Harbaugh said the Giants will keep Winston as starter while exploring other quarterback options.
The Giants gave Winston a two-year, $13 million extension and added tight end Jake Haener as his backup.

Summary

Giants Embrace Bullyball

Rain and wind battered the Giants-Titans game, producing a low-scoring, slippery contest.
Special teams repeatedly delivered short fields, giving Jameis Winston favorable starting positions.
Right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor warned that a loss would shatter his confidence.
Coaches emphasized a bully-ball smashmouth strategy to wear down opponents while protecting the backup quarterback.

History

Historical Context

In 1999 the New York Giants signed veteran quarterback Kerry Collins to a $16.9 million contract, promoting him from backup to starter and fueling a 10-2 start. The franchise’s habit of turning to seasoned QBs during rebuilds reappeared when it released Collins in 2004 to add Kurt Warner while developing Eli Manning, underscoring a long-term reliance on veteran leadership.

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Giants Promote Winston

The Giants promoted veteran Jameis Winston to starter after Jaxson Dart’s season-ending knee surgery.
Winston threw for 118 yards, added 14 rush yards, and led a 12-7 win over Tennessee.
Coach John Harbaugh said the Giants will keep Winston as starter while exploring other quarterback options.
The Giants gave Winston a two-year, $13 million extension and added tight end Jake Haener as his backup.

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