The Facts: The New Orleans Saints have their starting quarterback, and now they also have their backup. Last week, the Saints signed Derek Carr as a free agent, publicly naming him QB1. Monday night, Winston agreed to a restructured deal that will keep him in New Orleans, according to a CBS Sports report.

Diehards Line: Winston’s new contract is a one-year deal worth up to $8 million, according to an NFL Network report. He was set to count $15.6 million against the team’s salary cap this season, a figure the Saints were never going to carry after clearly signaling it had moved on from Winston during the 2022 season when they benched him for veteran backup Andy Dalton. Winston has spent three seasons in New Orleans, one as a backup to Drew Brees, the others entering the season as the starter. In that time, he signed three contracts with the team but appeared in only 14 games, including 10 starts. Injuries, including a torn ACL in 2021, have been limiting factors. Still, his return is based on the positive impression he's made on the coaching staff and teammates during his time with the team.