Jameis Winston Injury status and history
- Age
- 32
- Height / weight
- 6'4", 231 lb
- Experience
- 12th season
- Drafted
- 2015 R1, #1
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 4.8
- Pos rank
- QB37
- Rostered
- 7%
Week 4 vs. Cardinals, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 4th vs. QBs, favorable
Jameis Winston Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriWinston hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Six logged injuries in twelve seasons, including two shoulder injuries. Most of his lost time came from a torn ACL and MCL damage in 2021; nothing else has cost him more than 3 games.
Durability
90/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Torn ACL and MCL damage · 2021
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Knee | 1 | 9 |
| Shoulder | 2 | 3 |
| Back | 1 | 3 |
| Ankle | 1 | 1 |
| Hand / thumb | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 16 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- Shoulder injuries in 2017 and 2024
- Last logged injury: 2024
- 16 games in 12 seasons, 9 of them in 2021
- 6 injuries spread across 5 body parts
Jameis Winston Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2024
Shoulder Injury Played through
Winston was listed as questionable with a shoulder injury for the final three weeks of the 2024 season but did not miss any starts.
- 2022
Ankle Injury 1 game
Winston was also dealing with an ankle injury which contributed to him missing time.
- 2022
Back Vertebrae Fractures 3 games
Winston played through four fractured vertebrae in his back starting in Week 2 before being sidelined.
- 2021
Torn ACL and MCL Damage · Left 9 games
Winston's 2021 season ended in Week 8 after he suffered a torn ACL and MCL damage in his left knee on a horse-collar tackle.
- 2019
Thumb Fracture · Right Played through
Winston played through a fracture in his right thumb for the final three games of the season.
- 2017
Sprained AC Joint · Right 3 games
Winston suffered a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder during Week 6 and missed three games after aggravating the injury in Week 9.
If Winston Misses Time
Next man up: J.J. McCarthy
J.J. McCarthy is next on the Giants depth chart at quarterback. In superflex leagues he's worth a speculative bench spot for Winston managers; in 1QB leagues he's a waiver add only if Winston misses time.
Who else it affects
A quarterback change matters most for Isaiah Likely and Malik Nabers, his two most-targeted pass catchers this season.
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Jameis Winston Injury FAQ
Is Jameis Winston injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Jameis Winston is active with no injury designation. He has missed 1 game this season.
Is Jameis Winston playing this week?
Jameis Winston has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Cardinals on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Jameis Winston missed any games this season?
Yes. Jameis Winston has missed 1 game in 2026 and played in 2.
What is Jameis Winston's injury history?
Jameis Winston has 6 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 16 games in all: 9 for a left torn ACL and MCL damage in 2021, 3 for a back vertebrae fractures in 2022, 3 for a right sprained AC joint in 2017 and 1 for an ankle injury in 2022.
What was Jameis Winston's most recent injury?
Jameis Winston's most recent logged injury was a shoulder injury in Week 16 of 2024. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Jameis Winston have any recurring injuries?
Yes: shoulder injuries in 2017 and 2024 (3 games missed).
What was Jameis Winston's worst injury?
Jameis Winston's longest absence came from a left torn ACL and MCL damage in 2021, which cost him 9 games of the 16 he has missed in his career.