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Jameis Winston on losing his starting job
Winston accepts backup role after Giants bench him.
In brief
Winston accepts backup role after Giants bench him. Jameis Winston says he understands his new backup role with the Giants after being benched for J.J. McCarthy. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Winston benched
The Giants benched Jameis Winston just 23 days after trading with the Vikings for J.J. McCarthy.
McCarthy starts
McCarthy will become the third quarterback to start for the Giants, following Jaxson Dart and Winston.
Dart's injury
Dart tore the MCL and meniscus in his left knee in Week 2, ending his season.
Winston's record
Winston started the past four games, going 2-1-1.
Winston's last game
He was only 14-of-26 for 152 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions on Sunday.
Winston's quote
Last game it wasn’t what it was capable of being.
“Last game it wasn’t what it was capable of being”
Winston's acceptance
Winston accepts returning to a backup role after being benched for J.J. McCarthy.
The one thing
Jameis Winston says he understands his new backup role with the Giants after being benched for J.J. McCarthy.
