Saints QB Jameis Winston Reportedly Playing Through 4 Fractures In His Back

September 18, 2022, 12:35pm ESTBy Darrelle Lincoln

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 11: Jameis Winston #2 of the New Orleans Saints passes during the third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Jameis Winston is once again injured, but he isn’t letting it stop him from playing football in Week 2.

FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer reported that the New Orleans Saints QB is playing through four fractures in his back. He added that Winston is in a lot of pain but the team has determined there’s not a lot of risk of worsening the injury.

#Saints QB Jameis Winston is playing today with 4 fractures in his back, per @JayGlazer, and he's in a lot of pain. There is no risk of further damage and he's wearing pads to protect the area.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 18, 2022

Here's the full report by Glazer. Sounds scary.pic.twitter.com/k60ynG5YEE
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 18, 2022

Winston will playing with extra padding and try to move the Saints to 2-0 against the Buccaneers.

Before Week two, Winston has completed 23-34 pass attempts for 269 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions. He also rushed twice for nine yards.