The New York Giants sign Jameis Winston to a two-year contract extension
14 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
The New York Giants and quarterback Jameis Winston agreed to a two-year contract extension on September 6, 2026. According to internal reports, the deal is valued at $13 million. This agreement extends Winston's tenure with the team through the 2028 season. Winston currently holds the backup quarterback position for the franchise. His retention provides stability behind starting quarterback Jaxson Dart, who has experienced early-career concussion issues. Beyond his on-field role, the coaching staff values Winston as a mentor for the development of Dart.
- •Jameis Winston signed a two-year, $13 million contract extension.
- •The new deal keeps Winston with the New York Giants through the 2028 season.
- •Winston serves as the primary backup to starting quarterback Jaxson Dart.
- •The organization views Winston as a mentor for the team's young signal-caller.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Pat Leonard: Giants paid Jameis Winston again because he can play
- 6:16 PMYahoo Sports — Giants paid Jameis Winston again because he can play
- 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Giants QB Jameis Winston receives two-year, $13 million extension
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- 10:01 PMESPN — Source: Giants, Winston reach 2-year extension
- 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — Giants, QB Jameis Winston agree to two-year extension
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Giants sign backup QB Jameis Winston to a 2-year, $13 million extension, AP source says
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Giants ink Jameis Winston to multi-year extension
"The New York Giants signed backup quarterback James Winston to a two-year, $13 million contract extension, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The extension saves salary cap space this season and keeps Winston under contract through 2028. Winston, 32, was going into the second of a two-year, $8 million deal, initially signed before the Giants traded up to select Jaxson Dart in the first round of the 2025 draft.
"NEW YORK — The Giants signed backup quarterback Jameis Winston to a contract extension on Monday because he can play. He’s a starting-level NFL quarterback who is accepting a backup role in New York but who carries himself like a veteran starter who expects to play and to thrive when he does. Sure, Winston, 32, is a popular teammate in the locker room. He also has his own personal, post-career ...
"The Giants signed backup quarterback Jameis Winston to a contract extension on Monday because he can play. He’s a starting-level NFL quarterback who is accepting a backup role in New York but who carries himself like a veteran starter who expects to play and to thrive when he does. Sure, Winston, 32, is a popular teammate in the locker room. He also has his own personal, post-career reasons in ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 9:30 AMPat Leonard: Giants paid Jameis Winston again because he can play
NEW YORK — The Giants signed backup quarterback Jameis Winston to a contract extension on Monday because he can play. He’s a starting-level NFL quarterback who is accepting a backup role in New York but who carries himself like a veteran starter who expects to play and to thrive when he does. Sure, Winston, 32, is a popular teammate in the locker room. He also has his own personal, post-career ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 6:16 PMGiants paid Jameis Winston again because he can play
The Giants signed backup quarterback Jameis Winston to a contract extension on Monday because he can play. He’s a starting-level NFL quarterback who is accepting a backup role in New York but who carries himself like a veteran starter who expects to play and to thrive when he does. Sure, Winston, 32, is a popular teammate in the locker room. He also has his own personal, post-career reasons in ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 3:40 PMGiants QB Jameis Winston receives two-year, $13 million extension
The New York Giants recently gave backup quarterback Jameis Winston a two-year, $13 million contract extension through the 2028 season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 10:56 PMNew York Giants Sign Jameis Winston to Unexpected Contract Extension
The New York Giants have signed veteran backup quarterback Jameis Winston to a new contract extension. The post New York Giants Sign Jameis Winston to Unexpected Contract Extension appeared first on HEAVY.
- ESPNSep 6, 2026, 10:01 PMSource: Giants, Winston reach 2-year extension
The Giants and backup quarterback Jameis Winston have agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract extension, a source confirmed to ESPN amid multiple reports.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 9:48 PMGiants, QB Jameis Winston agree to two-year extension
No. 1 overall pick in 2015 embraces his status as No. 2 on the depth chart.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 9:10 PMGiants sign backup QB Jameis Winston to a 2-year, $13 million extension, AP source says
The New York Giants signed backup quarterback James Winston to a two-year, $13 million contract extension, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The extension saves salary cap space this season and keeps Winston under contract through 2028. Winston, 32, was going into the second of a two-year, $8 million deal, initially signed before the Giants traded up to select Jaxson Dart in the first round of the 2025 draft.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 9:01 PMGiants ink Jameis Winston to multi-year extension
The New York Giants have signed Jameis Winston to a two-year extension.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 8:53 PMGiants agree to two-year, $13 million extension with backup QB Jameis Winston: reports
Backup quarterback Jameis Winston and the Giants agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract extension on Sunday. keeping the 32-year-old in New York through the 2028 season as the team's QB2 behind Jaxson Dart.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 8:25 PMExtension will keep Jameis Winston with Giants through 2028 season
The Giants keep Jameis Winston a Giant through 2028.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 8:06 PMJameis Winston, Giants reportedly agree to 2-year extension worth $13 million
Winston, 32, is now tied to the Giants through the 2028 season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 8:02 PMReport: New York Giants, QB Jameis Winston agree to two-year extension
The New York Giants agreed to a two-year contract extension with QB Jameis Winston.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 7:46 PMGiants and Jameis Winston agree to multi-year contract extension, keeping key backup in place
The New York Giants and quarterback Jameis Winston have agreed on a contract extension, according to reports.
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