History of Jameis Winston in Timeline
Jameis Winston is an American professional football quarterback currently playing for the Cleveland Browns. He achieved early success at Florida State University, winning the Heisman Trophy as a freshman and leading the Seminoles to a national championship in 2014. After two seasons in college, Winston entered the NFL and was selected first overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2015 NFL Draft. He is known for his strong arm and ability to make plays, but also has faced scrutiny for turnovers throughout his career.
1974: Tom Owen made All-Rookie Team
In 1974, Tom Owen made the NFL All-Rookie team, like Jameis Winston would later do.
1978: Doug Williams made All-Rookie Team
In 1978, Doug Williams made the NFL All-Rookie team, like Jameis Winston would later do.
1991: Rookie Interception Record
In 1991, Brett Favre's first pass was returned for a touchdown, the same thing that happened to Jameis Winston.
January 6, 1994: Jameis Winston Born
On January 6, 1994, Jameis Lanaed Winston was born. He is now an American professional football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns.
February 3, 2012: Committed to Florida State University
On February 3, 2012, Jameis Winston committed to attend Florida State University, choosing not to sign with the Texas Rangers despite being drafted by them for baseball.
December 7, 2012: Sexual Assault Allegation Filed
On December 7, 2012, a sexual assault allegation involving Jameis Winston was originally filed with the Tallahassee Police Department.
2012: Redshirted at Florida State
During the 2012 college football season, Jameis Winston redshirted behind senior quarterback EJ Manuel at Florida State.
2012: Josh Freeman's Franchise Record
In 2012, Josh Freeman set the franchise record in passing yards, which Jameis Winston nearly beat in his rookie season.
February 2013: Sexual Assault Complaint Classified as Inactive
In February 2013, the sexual assault complaint against Jameis Winston was classified as open/inactive with no charges being filed.
July 2013: Soda Stealing Incident
In July 2013, Jameis Winston was accused of stealing soda from a Burger King, leading to a police report.
November 14, 2013: Investigation Opened into Sexual Assault Allegation
On November 14, 2013, the State Attorney announced an investigation into a sexual assault allegation involving Jameis Winston.
November 2013: DNA Sample Taken in Rape Investigation
In November 2013, Jameis Winston's DNA sample was taken in the rape investigation and found to match DNA from the complainant's underwear.
December 5, 2013: No Charges Filed in Sexual Assault Case
On December 5, 2013, the State Attorney announced that no charges would be filed against Jameis Winston in the sexual assault case, citing "major issues" with the woman's testimony.
December 14, 2013: Won the Heisman Trophy
On December 14, 2013, Jameis Winston won the Heisman Trophy, becoming the youngest player to win the award at 19 years and 342 days.
2013: Played Baseball for Florida State
In 2013, Jameis Winston played as an outfielder and pitcher for the Florida State Seminoles baseball team. He batted .235 and had a 3.00 ERA.
2013: Mike Glennon made All-Rookie Team
In 2013, Mike Glennon made the NFL All-Rookie team, like Jameis Winston would later do.
2013: Named Starting Quarterback at Florida State
Prior to the 2013 season, Jameis Winston was named Florida State's starting quarterback and had a strong college debut.
January 6, 2014: Won 2014 BCS National Championship and Named Offensive MVP
On January 6, 2014, Jameis Winston led Florida State to a 34–31 victory over Auburn in the 2014 BCS National Championship Game and was named the Offensive MVP.
April 2014: Civil Suit Filed Against Winston
In April 2014, the accuser filed a civil suit against Jameis Winston related to the sexual assault allegation.
April 16, 2014: Report of Irregularities in Rape Investigation
On April 16, 2014, The New York Times reported irregularities in the rape investigation involving Jameis Winston, including delayed DNA sampling.
April 29, 2014: Issued Civil Citation for Shoplifting Crab Legs
On April 29, 2014, Jameis Winston was issued an adult civil citation for shoplifting crab legs from a Tallahassee Publix store, resulting in community service and suspension from baseball activity.
May 2014: Winston Countersued for Defamation
In May 2014, Jameis Winston countersued his accuser for defamation and tortious interference.
September 17, 2014: Suspended for Vulgar Outburst
On September 17, 2014, Jameis Winston was suspended for the first half of a game after shouting a vulgar phrase in the Florida State University's Student Union; the suspension was later extended to the entire game.
December 21, 2014: Cleared of Student Conduct Violation
On December 21, 2014, Jameis Winston was cleared of violating the student conduct code in the sexual assault allegation by the official FSU hearing.
2014: Finished Sixth in Heisman Trophy Voting
In 2014, Jameis Winston finished in sixth place in the Heisman Trophy voting, despite leading the conference in passing yards and touchdowns.
2014: Led Florida State to BCS National Championship
In 2014, Jameis Winston led the Florida State Seminoles to victory in the BCS National Championship Game during his freshman year.
2014: Named Preseason All-American in Baseball
Prior to the 2014 season, Jameis Winston was named a preseason All-American by Baseball America as a 3rd-team utility player.
May 1, 2015: Signed Contract with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On May 1, 2015, Jameis Winston signed a four-year, $23.35 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with a $16.7 million signing bonus.
September 2015: Tortious Interference Claim Dismissed
In September 2015, a federal judge dismissed Jameis Winston's tortious interference claim in his countersuit, but declined to dismiss his claim for defamation.
November 2015: Threatened Suit Over Documentary Airing
In November 2015, Jameis Winston threatened to sue CNN if they aired 'The Hunting Ground,' a documentary about campus rape that included disputed allegations about him.
November 22, 2015: Tied Rookie Record with Five Touchdown Passes
On November 22, 2015, against the Philadelphia Eagles, Jameis Winston tied an NFL rookie, and Buccaneers franchise, record with five touchdown passes.
2015: Entered the 2015 NFL Draft
After the 2015 season, Jameis Winston decided to forgo the remaining two years of eligibility and enter the 2015 NFL draft.
2015: Set Buccaneers Rookie Records
In 2015, Jameis Winston set franchise rookie records in pass attempts, pass completions, passing yards, and passing touchdowns. He also became the third rookie quarterback to pass over 4,000 yards in a season and was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team.
2015: Played in the 2015 Rose Bowl
In 2015, after a 13–0 regular season, the Seminoles played in the 2015 Rose Bowl, a College Football Playoff semifinal game, against Oregon and lost, giving Winston his only loss as a starter during his college career.
2015: Drafted #1 Overall by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
In 2015, after declaring for the NFL, Jameis Winston was selected first overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL draft.
December 2016: Civil Claims Settled Out of Court
In December 2016, the civil claims related to the sexual assault allegations against Jameis Winston were settled out of court.
2016: University Paid Settlement in Title IX Lawsuit
In 2016, Florida State University paid $950,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging a violation of Title IX in handling the complaint against Jameis Winston.
2016: Broke Buccaneers' Single-Season Passing Record
In 2016, Jameis Winston broke the Buccaneers' single-season franchise record for passing yards that he set in 2016, becoming the first quarterback in franchise history to pass for over 4,100 yards in a season.
2016: Set Franchise Record for Passing Touchdowns
In 2016, Jameis Winston broke the franchise record for passing touchdowns in a single season, becoming the first quarterback in franchise history to throw 30 passing touchdowns in a single season.
2016: Alleged Uber Groping Incident
In 2016, Jameis Winston was accused of groping a female Uber driver, leading to an NFL investigation.
November 17, 2017: NFL Investigated Uber Groping Allegation
On November 17, 2017, it was reported that the NFL was investigating an allegation that Jameis Winston groped a female Uber driver in 2016.
2017: Injured and Fined
In 2017, Jameis Winston suffered a sprained AC joint and initiated an altercation with Saints rookie Marshon Lattimore, for which he was fined $12,154.
2017: Ranked #57 on NFL Top 100 Players
Jameis Winston was ranked 57th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017.
April 17, 2018: Buccaneers Picked Up Fifth-Year Option
On April 17, 2018, the Buccaneers picked up the fifth-year option on Jameis Winston's contract.
2018: Suspended for Uber Incident
In 2018, Jameis Winston was suspended by the NFL for the first three games of the season due to violating the Personal Conduct Policy in the Uber incident.
2018: Inconsistent Play and Benchings
Throughout 2018, Jameis Winston experienced inconsistent play, benchings, and mixed performances, finishing the season with 2,992 passing yards, 19 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions.
2019: Broke Franchise Record for Passing Yards
During the 2019 season, Jameis Winston broke the Buccaneers franchise record for passing yards in a career, finishing with 194 passing yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions against the 49ers.
2019: Led the League in Passing Yards and Interceptions
During the 2019 season, Jameis Winston led the league in passing yards. However, his 2019 campaign was also marked with him leading the league in interceptions, including setting the NFL season record for interceptions returned for touchdowns.
2019: Played with Injuries
In 2019, Jameis Winston played the entire season dealing with a knee injury and a broken thumb.
February 28, 2020: Underwent Knee Surgery and LASIK
On February 28, 2020, it was revealed that Jameis Winston underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus and had LASIK surgery.
March 27, 2020: Married Breion Allen
On March 27, 2020, Jameis Winston married his wife, Breion Allen, in a private ceremony at their home.
April 28, 2020: Signed with the Saints
On April 28, 2020, Jameis Winston signed a one-year contract with the Saints valued at $1.1 million with possible incentives.
December 20, 2020: Placed on Reserve/COVID-19 List
On December 20, 2020, Jameis Winston was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Saints.
March 15, 2021: Re-signed with the Saints
On March 15, 2021, Jameis Winston re-signed with the Saints on a one-year deal worth $12 million.
August 27, 2021: Named Starting Quarterback for the Saints
On August 27, 2021, Jameis Winston was named the starting quarterback for the Saints over Taysom Hill.
March 21, 2022: Signed Contract Extension with Saints
On March 21, 2022, Jameis Winston signed a two-year, $28 million contract extension with the Saints.
March 14, 2023: Re-signed with the Saints.
On March 14, 2023, Jameis Winston re-signed with the Saints.
March 20, 2024: Signed with the Cleveland Browns
On March 20, 2024, Jameis Winston signed a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns.
