The Atlanta Falcons might need a backup QB — is Jameis Winston interested?

NEW ORLEANS — Quarterback Jameis Winston, who working for Fox Sports at Super Bowl LIX, is set to become a free agent after playing last season with the Cleveland Browns.

Because Kirk Cousins was benched last season, the Falcons could be in the market for a backup quarterback for Michael Penix Jr.

“Man, I’m not trying to (be a) back-up,” Winston told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Monday. “But you know, I’ll go and serve my brother.”

Winston was the No. 1 overall pick of the 2015 NFL draft by Tampa Bay. He’s played for the Buccaneers (2015-19), Saints (2020-23) and Browns (2024). He has thrown 154 touchdown passes and 111 interceptions over his career.

I told Jamies Winston that Michael Penix Jr. may need a back up in Atlanta. He said,”I’m not trying to be backup, but I would go and serve my brother!” pic.twitter.com/eWmEqWxTPO
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) February 4, 2025

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D. Orlando Ledbetter

D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. is the award-winning Atlanta Falcons beat writer for the newspaper and has been on the staff since 2003. D. Orlando strives to provide inside information into the Falcons and the NFL. He finds the most joy in providing insight into the team, coaching moves, offseason business moves, draft and games.