Giants keep Winston in plans as roster deadline nears

As the NFL approaches the final roster deadline, the New York Giants are navigating a crowded quarterback room that includes veteran starter Russell Wilson, seasoned backup Jameis Winston and rookie Jaxson Dart. While Winston has been the subject of renewed trade speculation, team officials publicly affirm that he remains a key part of the Giants’ plans and a veteran presence meant to aid both the short-term and long-term development of the position.

Winston signed with New York in March on a two-year, $8 million deal to provide stability behind Wilson, with Dart arriving as a first-round draft pick who has shown strong preseason accuracy and poise. In the most explicit public stance, Giants assistant general manager Brandon Brown said the team isn’t entertaining trade offers for Winston, emphasizing his commitment to the organization. “I appreciate people that are interested, but Jameis is a New York Giant,” Brown said, noting Winston’s intentional approach to the job, his leadership in the locker room, and his contributions off the field, including in community relations and fellowship activities. Those attributes, Brown added, have helped galvanize the offense and informed...