Winston signed a four-year contract worth a reported $25.35 million, including a $16.7 million signing bonus. The deal, which is fully guaranteed, also includes the standard fifth-year option.

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“I’m glad we got the contract stuff out of the way,” Winston told reporters at his introductory press conference, according to ESPN.com. “I’m just looking forward to getting with the team. We’ve got some great teammates and I’m looking forward to working with the coaching staff. Just playing some football.

“This whole thing has been long for me. But football is what I’m here for and I can’t wait.”