In a bit of a stunner, CBS Sports’ Josina Anderson reports that Jameis Winston is finalizing a deal to return to the New Orleans Saints for the 2023 season. It was previously reported that the Saints asked Winston to redo his contract — likely taking a steep pay cut — so that he could remain on the team as Derek Carr’s backup, or else be released.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that it’s a one-year deal worth up to $8 million, meaning the salary cap hit will be significantly less than that; and far beneath the $15.6 million Winston was set to count against the cap this season. Having him and Carr both on the depth chart makes for a strong quarterbacks room.
