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Jameis Winston Rumors: Bucs Have 'Entertained' 2-Year Contract in Free Agency

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reportedly considered signing Jameis Winston to a two-year contract with a team option in the second year.

According to ESPN's Jenna Laine, such a deal would likely pay Winston $27 million per season, which is about the same as the franchise tag for quarterbacks. Only the first year would be guaranteed.

The 26-year-old Winston showed flashes of brilliance last season with an NFL-leading 5,109 yards to go along with 33 touchdown passes, but he also threw a league-high 30 interceptions.