Jameis Winston has officially inked his one-year contract with the Browns, valued at $4 million, with additional incentives totaling $4.7 million. He is set to speak with the media at 1 PM.
Jameis Winston, who recently joined the Cleveland Browns as their new quarterback, took a moment to express his gratitude towards the city of New Orleans where he previously played for the Saints. Winston, who was fondly received by fans during his time with the Saints, shared a heartfelt thank you note via a video on Wednesday.
Having departed from the Saints earlier this month, Winston signed a one-year deal with the Browns to serve as Deshaun Watson’s backup. In his video message, Winston reminisced about his arrival in New Orleans from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, acknowledging the warm reception he received from the city.
Reflecting on his time in New Orleans, Winston remarked, “When I got here, this city… they took me in, and I respected that. I really love that, and I was embraced by the city, and I love them back.”
The video featured highlights from Winston’s tenure with the Saints, culminating in a heartfelt thank you letter where the quarterback added his personal sentiments to the message.