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John Sigler

Jameis Winston says he’s ready to play ‘when my number is called’

Has Jameis Winston already thrown his last pass in a New Orleans Saints uniform? Saints coach Dennis Allen considered his options this week after Andy Dalton managed just 13 and 10 points in their last two games, but ultimately chose to stick with Dalton as his starting quarterback.

Allen cited Winston’s health as a factor, noting that he isn’t “100% healthy” after suffering back and ankle injuries earlier this season, and that Winston won’t return to full health this year. It’s a reversal from his initial claim when Allen named Dalton the starter, having said that performance was the main motivation in making a change.

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