If you are from the Dawg Pound, you have already been hit with the worst… 3-11 losing record; season’s done. Deshaun Watson’s out for the season. But then, the one you wanted in his place, Jameis Winston, has been stripped of the QB1 role. Here we go again! He will be riding the bench for the remaining 3 games. 

At just 30, we can’t say he is washed, but the former No. 1 overall pick is losing his touch. Brief stints with the Bucs and Saints, having moments instead of games. More than a few fumbles along the way too—like that 2018 suspension. The kind of stuff that leaves you wondering: “Is this it?” But then came the Browns—a fresh start, a clean slate, and a golden chance to rewrite his story. Ironic. But hey, at least he is padding the wallet while he’s at it.

What is Jameis Winston’s net worth?

As of 2024, it was around $22 million. For a guy who just got benched for a former 5th-round pick it’s not too shabby, huh? You see, that kind of cash doesn’t just fall out of the sky—it’s majorly because of his hefty NFL contracts. But then, too, Jameis Winston needed that oomph factor to keep his worth tipping. 

That’s where the endorsements come into the picture. And when brands like Nike come knocking on your doorstep, then don’t come with pocket change. Back in 2015, the Bucs signed him to a four-year, $25.35 million rookie deal. Imagine being 21 and cashing checks like that. 

But here’s where things took a turn. Winston’s off-the-field missteps, including a 2018 suspension for inappropriate behavior, put a dent in his marketability. And now, in Cleveland, he had a chance of redeeming himself and adding on that $22 million fortune. But, alas, he won’t be able to for now. However, he’s just getting benched. The Browns would still have to pay what they owe him.

How much is Winston’s salary?

Let’s talk numbers, shall we? Winston’s pay stub this season isn’t exactly Mahomes money (his aura is a bit different than the rest), but it’s nothing to scoff at, either. Back in 2015, his rookie deal with the Bucs was worth $25.35 million, though his $1.8 million salary that first year didn’t exactly scream top pick. 

Fast forward to 2024, and things look a whole lot better. Winston’s base salary with the Browns is $1.21 million, but tack on that $2.79 million signing bonus, and we’re looking at a cool $4 million payday for one year. You wrote him off? He put the cash on the table. As simple as that. Now that’s a W worth talking about. He’s having the last laugh (even if it’s from the bench!)

But how much more of this… will the Dawg Pound have to bear? 

How long is the Browns QB’s contract?

No disrespect to Jameis Winston—none at all. But let’s be real: when the Browns signed him as the backup to the Almighty Deshaun Watson Show, they weren’t exactly cutting checks for him to keep the bench warm (especially when this was his time to shine). This is a one-year, prove-it deal with a collective sigh of, “Let’s see what you got,” echoing through Cleveland. 

For the Browns, it was a low-risk move—a veteran passer who can step in if needed. But where was that stepping in part? (13TDs for 12 INTs in 12 games, yikes!) For Winston, it was a shot at redemption. And it proved to be anything but. 

His journey as the starter ended here… But he still has something to smile about. Not the paychecks, no. Maybe that, too. But we were talking about the moments we remember Jameis for. After all, that is why he was the no. 1 pick, wasn’t he?