Offered restructured deal
The Saints offered Winston a restructured deal on Friday that would allow him to stick with the team for the 2023 season, Dianna Russini of ESPN reports.
If Winston were released as a post-June 1 cut the Saints would save $12.8 million against the cap, but it appears the team is open to keeping him in house as a backup to new top quarterback Derek Carr. The 29-year-old was relegated to backup duties behind Andy Dalton after beginning the 2022 season in the starting role, due in part to the fact that he suffered four fractures in his back Week 1. New Orleans would likely cut Winston if he doesn't agree to terms on a contract restructure, meaning he could still could opt to test his market as a free agent.
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Kendre Miller
RB | NO
Didn't participate at rookie camp
Miller (knee) didn't participate in the Saints' rookie minicamp, John DeShazier of the team's official site reports.
James Washington
WR | NO
Heading to New Orleans
Washington is signing a one-year contract with the Saints, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Michael Thomas
WR | NO
Should be ready for training camp
Coach Dennis Allen said Thursday that he expects Thomas (toe) to be "good to go" for training camp, Ross Jackson of SI.com reports.
Foster Moreau
TE | NO
Links up with Saints
Moreau (illness) agreed to terms with the Saints on a three-year, $12 million contract Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Jamaal Williams
RB | NO
Draws added competition for touches
Williams will be accompanied by 2023 third-round pick Kendre Miller (knee) as the primary contenders for New Orleans' No. 2 running back spot, John Sigler of USA Today reports.
A.T. Perry
WR | NO
Taken by New Orleans in sixth round
The Saints selected Perry in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 195th overall.
Jake Haener
QB | NO
Going to New Orleans
The Saints selected Haener in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 127th overall.
Kendre Miller
RB | NO
Heads to Big Easy
The Saints selected Miller in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 71st overall.
Kendre Miller
RB | NO
Ahead of schedule in recovery
Miller (knee) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a right MCL injury and has begun meeting with NFL teams ahead of April's draft, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Michael Thomas
WR | NO
Not yet 100 percent
Thomas, who is bouncing back from a toe injury that ended his 2022 season early, is not yet 100 percent recovered from the issue according to coach Dennis Allen, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.