Jameis Winston only spent one season Cleveland Browns, However, the city and its fans seemed to have left a permanent mark on the NFL veteran.
In an open letter to fans, Winston wrote a sincere goodbye to the organization on Thursday after signing it. New York Giants Last month, in a two-year, $8 million deal.
Browns quarterback Jaymis Winston takes a selfie after beating the Baltimore Ravens at Huntington Bankfield. (Scott Galvin)
“I am so happy and grateful for everything I have experienced together over the past year. From day one, you have welcomed my family and me with open arms, and for that, I am forever grateful,” he wrote in an Instagram post.
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“To the Dawg Pond: You were electricity. Snow or glow, height, low, your energy never wavered. You reminded us of our loyalty, passion, and how our community really looked.
Winston joined the Browns and acted as a backup Desshaun Watson After spending four seasons after spending time with the saints of New Orleans. He took over as a starter following Watson’s season-ending injury, appearing in 12 games, starting with the seventh inning.
Winston scored 2,121 yards, 13 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, setting the franchise record when he threw for 497 yards with four touchdowns in the Browns’ 41-32 loss against the Denver Broncos in Week 13.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jamis Winston, #5, will face the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland on Sunday, November 3, 2024. (AP Photo/sue ogrocki)
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“To the incredible men and women who make this city special: Thank you. You have had a lasting impact on our lives and helped us to stand up to our greater calling – rooted in unity, service and love,” his post continued. “I hope you continue to bless, prosper and only do the best.”
The Giants’ move to sign Winston was the organization’s first step in fixing a problematic quarterback room. Shortly afterwards, New York went ahead Russell Wilson, He reportedly signs him on a one-year contract.
“I think I’ll be a starter and I’ll be able to come here every day and do rock and roll,” Wilson said after the deal became official. “I think this team is really looking for someone to guide someone in every way, in terms of seasons, seasons, habits, thought processes and how to create a great winning culture, processes, offseasons and how to create a great winning culture.”
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That being said, New York has yet to close the door for quarterback issues.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jamis Winston (#5) will flee the field after the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh on Sunday, December 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
With a third pick in the draft later this month, the Giants are still expected to explore the possibility of drafting another quarterback that will solve the long-term problem.
“The franchise’s face is the quarterback,” Giants head coach Brian Daball said Tuesday at the annual NFL Spring meeting. “It’s not an easy position to evaluate. It’s not an easy position to coach. It’s not an easy position to play. I’ll do the best job I can to find the right one for my team.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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