Jameis Winston’s teammates, past and present, come to his defense after TD brouhaha

Everyone can get off Jameis Winston’s back. For anyone that didn’t like that the New Orleans Saints quarterback called an audible from a kneel down to a run play out of victory formation, well, that’s too bad.

Teammates, both past and present, have been running — not walking — to Winston’s aid since he and the Saints decided to help running back Jamaal Williams’ score his first touchdown on Sunday.

Former Falcons head coach Arthur Smith, who was fired on Monday, didn’t have to like it. Saints coach Dennis Allen, who called to run out the clock, doesn’t have to like it.

Pundits in the media don’t have to find it polite or savory. And Falcons fans certainly don’t have to either. In fact, New Orleans likes it that much more, because their rival doesn’t and the Saints ended Atlanta’s season in one of the most embarrassing ways possible.

Longtime New Orleans tight end Jimmy Graham, made that especially clear on X — formerly Twitter — when he came to Winston’s defense on Monday afternoon.

“Get off [Winston’s] back,” Graham, who played six of his 13 seasons with the Saints, said. “This man is the best teammate I’ve ever had. Loves this city, this game and embodies everything you can ask for in a leader. Was a rare situation and we all take responsibility. Nobody thought it would get blown out of proportion. Also f*** the falcons.”

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston changed the play call to help Jamaal Williams score his first touchdown of the season. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Standout defensive end Cam Jordan took to social media to sing Winston’s praises as a teammate.

As did running back Alvin Kamara and former New Orleans tailback Mark Ingram.

Jameis Winston is a real one! True professional, selfless and an extremely hard worker. This notion that he went rogue is trash. If anything, it shows the love he has for his teammates. He is my brother, one of my favorite teammates. You are better after spending time with Jaboo!

— Mark Ingram II (@markingramII)…

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Publish date : 2024-01-08 23:43:26

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