Jameis Winston offers to play tight end for Giants as Jaxson Dart returns: 'Like to consider myself an athlete'

by: Brian Jones 21 hours ago brianjones_93

Jameis Winston believes he can play the tight end position when rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart returns to the lineup. After the Giants’ overtime loss to the Detroit Lions, Winston, who caught a touchdown pass in the game, spoke to reporters about being able to play different positions.

“I like to consider myself an athlete,” Jameis Winston said. “I beleive that I can make plays like that for this team. If I need to play tight end, I can. I’ll do whatever it is that’s required for this team to have success.”

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Early in the fourth quarter, Winston caught a TD pass thrown by wide receiver Gunner Olszewski . At the time, the play gave the Giants a 27-17 lead.

“I’m grateful that [ Mike Kafka ] gave me an opportunity,” Winston added. “Gunner trusted me to… He gave me a chance. Sometimes that’s all you got to do at the quarterback position. Give your guy a chance.”

Winston looked good catching the TD pass, but the Giants will likely keep him at the quarterback position based on how he played on Sunday. In the 34-27 loss, Winston completed 18-of-36 passes for 366 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions.

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