Cleveland Browns veteran quarterback Jameis Winston (30) used his pregame and postgame on-field interviews to proclaim his faith in Jesus.
Winston was the No. 1 overall pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2015 NFL Draft and won the Heisman Trophy as part of the Florida State Seminoles in 2013. Despite setting several franchise rookie records for the Buccaneers and leading the NFL in passing yards in 2019 with 5,109 yards, many believe Winston never lived up to the hype of his potential.
Following the expiration of his contract in 2019, Winston signed with the New Orleans Saints, where he played both as their starter and backup until signing a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns this past off-season.
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For the first seven weeks of the season, Winston has been the Browns’ designated backup quarterback for Deshaun Watson.
But on Sunday (Oct. 27), Winston was given the chance to start again against the Baltimore Ravens after Watson suffered a season-ending injury to his right Achilles tendon.
Before the game, a sideline reporter noticed that Winston was relishing the moment of his first NFL start since 2022. She asked Winston, “What do you expect from yourself [during the game today]?”
“This is the day that the Lord has made. I will be glad and rejoice in it,” Winston responded.
The reporter then asked Winston, “You’re looking really focused right now. You told us this week that everyone inside this building believes that this is the time you guys can turn it around. What’s been the message?”
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Without hesitation, Winston replied, “Unwavering faith, ultimate belief, dependent on the Lord, that’s all we got.”
“You told me no nerves, just excitement and butterflies. Do you still feel that way?” she asked.
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