The Facts: The Saints have offered a restructured deal to Winston, sources told ESPN's Dianna Russini on Friday.

Diehards Line: Winston, who has one year remaining on the two-year deal he signed in 2022, has until the start of the new league year Wednesday to accept the offer or he will be released, sources said. The Saints agreed to a four-year contract with former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr on Monday, meaning that Winston will no longer be in competition for a starting role. Sources had told ESPN that Carr's deal could be worth up to $150 million and includes up to $100 million in guarantees. Winston's contract currently counts $15.2 million against the 2023 salary cap. The Saints can adjust that cap hit by lowering Winston's $12.8 million base salary to pay him in line with other backups. Andy Dalton signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the Saints last year to back up Winston but ended up starting 14 games. Dalton, 35, is set to become a free agent. The Saints can also save money by releasing the 29-year-old Winston. They would save $4.4 million against the cap with a standard release and $12.8 million if Winston is designated a post-June 1 cut, meaning he can become a free agent upon release but the Saints will not get the cap space until June. ... Stay tuned.