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Dropped by New Orleans The Saints waived Winston on Monday.

Impact Winston signed a reserve/future contract with New Orleans in January after being elevated from the team's practice squad for three consecutive weeks in December last season. The 25-year-old wideout will now pass through waivers before becoming a free agent, if no team opts to claim him.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns contract with Saints The Saints signed Winston to a reserve/future contract Monday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Winston spent the 2021 season on the Saints' practice squad, though he was elevated for three games while the team dealt with absences due to injury and a suspension in its receiving corps. He played primarily on special teams in that span, though he did log one catch for five yards. Winston will now have the chance to earn a roster spot for the 2022 campaign with a strong showing during offseason activities and training camp.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back to Saints' practice squad Winston reverted to the Saints' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Winston has been on New Orleans' active roster for each of the last three weeks with Deonte Harris (undisclosed) suspended. In Monday's loss to Miami, Winston contributed primarily on special teams, recording three punt returns for 27 yards. He is less likely to be elevated for a Week 17 matchup against the Panthers given that Harris' suspension is over, though Tre'Quan Smith's (chest) availability is now in question.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad Winston was elevated from the Saints' practice squad ahead of Monday's game against the Dolphins, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

Impact Winston will join the active roster for a third straight week since Deonte Harris (undisclosed) is on the reserve/COVID-19 list. However, Winston is unlikely to have a significant fantasy impact since he's been targeted just once across the last two games.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to practice squad Winston reverted to New Orleans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Winston was utilized as a punt returner in Sunday's win over the Buccaneers, returning three punts for a total of 38 yards. He was on the field for one offense snap and eight snaps on special teams. Winston was also elevated to the active roster ahead of Week 14's matchup with the Jets, registering one catch for five yards.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Easop Winston tightropes sideline for nice punt return New Orleans Saints wide receiver Easop Winston tightropes the sideline for a nice punt return.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • NFL.COM

Elevated ahead of Week 15 Winston was elevated from the Saints' practice squad Saturday.

Impact Winston has been elevated for a second-straight game and will likely get a chance to return punts again since Deonte Harris is suspended. The 25-year-old saw five offensive snaps in Week 14 and managed to catch his only target for five yards.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Winston reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Winston was active for the first time this season in Week 14 as New Orleans dealt with the absences of Deonte Harris (suspension), Ty Montgomery (illness) and Lil'Jordan Humphrey (hamstring). He managed one reception, but his primary contributions came on special teams as he logged four punt returns for 54 yards.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

First catch of season Winston caught one pass for five yards during Sunday's win over the Jets.

Impact Winston logged seven offensive snaps in the absence of Deonte Harris (suspension) and Lil'Jordan Humphrey (hamstring), but not even the Saints starting wide receivers are worthy of much fantasy consideration at this point.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped up from practice squad Winston was promoted to the Saints' active roster Saturday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Winston's promotion comes with the Saints potentially very thin at wide receiver Sunday against the Jets. With Lil'Jordan Humphrey (hamstring) questionable, Ty Montgomery on the reserve/COVID-19 list and Deonte Harris suspended, Winston will provide depth in the Saints' wide receiver unit.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by New Orleans The Saints waived Winston on Tuesday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Winston spent time with the Rams after going undrafted in 2020, but he wasn't able to earn a roster spot out of training camp. The Washington State product has shown enough upside to warrant a spot on the Saints' practice squad if he clears waivers.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't make final roster The Rams waived Winston on Friday, Stu Jackson of the team's official site reports.

Impact Winston's collegiate production was impressive, but he couldn't make the cut with the Rams. The Washington State product may have a chance at the practice squad if he clears waivers.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE