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Packers Invite Veteran QB Jameis Winston to Tryouts to Bolster Backup Options for Jordan Love

Green Bay, WI – June 28, 2025

The Green Bay Packers are making a calculated move to deepen their quarterback roster as they prepare for the 2025 season, inviting veteran quarterback Jameis Winston to tryouts to enhance backup support for starter Jordan Love, sources confirmed Saturday. This strategic step aims to safeguard the team’s postseason ambitions.

Winston, 30, brings a robust resume to the table, having played 10 NFL seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2015-2019), New Orleans Saints (2020-2022), and Cleveland Browns (2023-2024). A former Heisman Trophy winner at Florida State in 2013, he led the Buccaneers to the NFC Championship in 2016 and threw for 5,109 yards and 33 touchdowns in 2019, earning a Pro Bowl nod. His 2024 stint with the Browns saw him throw for 1,665 yards and 12 touchdowns in eight starts, proving his capability. “Jameis offers a wealth of experience and a strong arm,” GM Brian Gutekunst noted to The Green Bay Press-Gazette, highlighting his potential impact.

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The invitation addresses concerns over the current backups, Malik Willis and Sean Clifford. Willis, traded from the Titans in 2024, has a 3-2 record but limited experience, while Clifford, a 2023 fifth-round pick, has only one career start. With Love’s $220 million extension straining the cap to a $6.8 million deficit, a one-year deal for Winston around $2-3 million aligns with the budget. “Jordan is our franchise quarterback, but we need a seasoned backup to ensure stability,” coach Matt LaFleur emphasized.

Winston’s tryout, scheduled for July 3, 2025, during OTAs, will assess his arm strength and game management. His 2024 PFF passing grade of 79.8 reflects solid performance despite a 4-4 record. Fans on social media are enthusiastic, with posts like “Winston to Green Bay? Great depth move!” and “Heisman winner as QB2—smart!”

This move mitigates risks following Love’s 2024 ankle sprain, providing depth against a competitive NFC North. For Winston, it’s a chance to mentor Willis and Clifford while proving his value beyond a backup role. Can this veteran addition secure Green Bay’s Super Bowl hopes? Stay tuned for more updates.

Bills WR Officially Benched After Repeatedly Showing Up Late to Team Meetings - This Is His Fifth Time Being Late, He Was Reportedly Intoxicated
SHOCKING news out of Orchard Park: The Buffalo Bills have indefinitely benched their former second-round wide receiver after yet another disciplinary incident. Sources inside One Bills Drive confirm this marks the FIFTH time in the 2025 season the player has been late to a team meeting — and the latest offense was the final straw: he reportedly showed up reeking of alcohol. Moments after Monday’s team meeting, head coach Sean McDermott addressed the media with a tone that left no room for interpretation: “The Buffalo Bills will not tolerate disrespect toward this football team, disrespect toward your teammates, and disrespect toward yourself. We’ve given chances, we’ve had private conversations, we’ve done everything we can. At this point, enough is enough. When you walk into this building, you represent an entire city and an entire fan base. We cannot and will not accept this any longer.” That player? None other than Keon Coleman — the once-hyped Florida State product drafted in the second round of 2024 to be Josh Allen’s next big-play weapon. From “generational talent” to full-blown headache in less than two seasons: Incidents 1–2: Late to meetings → internal warnings Incident 3: Benched for two full games in November 2025 Incident 4: Seen dancing on the sideline while serving that benching Incident 5: Showed up late AGAIN… and allegedly intoxicated → indefinitely removed from the active roster Just weeks ago, Bills Hall of Famer Andre Reed spent nearly two hours on the phone trying to mentor the 22-year-old, but it now appears the message fell on deaf ears. With no Bills receiver currently on pace for even 760 yards this season and the room already paper-thin after the Amari Cooper and Brandin Cooks additions, losing Keon Coleman — even for non-football reasons — is a gut punch. Bills Mafia is LIVID. Many are already calling for the front office to cut their losses, just like they did with first-round bust Kaiir Elam and second-round flop Boogie Basham. The million-dollar question now: Is this the end of Keon Coleman in Buffalo, or will Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane give him one final lifeline? Drop your take in the comments: Keep Keon and hope he grows up… or ship him out TODAY? 👇🔥