Easop Winston Jr. - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Dropped by Seahawks The Seahawks cut Winston from their practice squad Monday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Winston returned to the Seahawks' practice squad after failing to make the team's initial 53-man roster, but it now appears that Seattle has moved on from the 27-year-old once again. Winston appeared in one regular-season game with the Seahawks in 2023, recording no stats while playing just two total snaps.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in Seattle Winston signed with the Seahawks' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Winston spent all of 2023 on the Seahawks' practice squad, and he saw action in Week 7 against the Cardinals, during which he played two offensive snaps. Winston had a solid preseason, finishing with eight catches (on 10 targets) for 99 yards and one touchdown across three games. He'll stick around on Seattle's taxi squad and stay ready for a promotion to the active roster during the upcoming season.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Vorel: The climb continues for WR Easop Winston Jr. after getting cut by Seahawks SEATTLE - Easop Winston Jr.’s player page on the Seahawks website - which may soon be deleted, then ...

AUGUST 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Let go by Seattle The Seahawks waived Winston on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Winston has been toggling between the Seahawks' practice squad and active roster for the better part of the last two years. Now 27, Winston has one career catch across four regular-season games. He saw 63 offensive snaps this preseason, logging an 8-98-1 receiving line.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in presseason loss Winston caught three of four targets for 47 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 16-15 preseason loss to the Titans.

Impact Winston started the game and scored on a 23-yard go route from Sam Howell in the first quarter. The 27-year-old now has 77 yards through two preseason games, the most of any Seahawks receiver. Winston is making a good case to earn one of the final roster spots, and his usage as a punt returner works in his favor, too.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Easop Winston Jr: "I Can't Wait To See How We Progress" Seahawks wide receiver Easop Winston Jr. spoke to media about his touchdown reception, working with Sam Howell, how grateful he is to be a p...

AUGUST 18 • SEAHAWKS.COM

LISTEN: Sam Howell Finds Easop Winston Jr. For TD Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Howell passes deep to WR Easop Winston Jr. for a 23-yard touchdown in the first quarter of Saturday's Preseason game...

AUGUST 18 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Sam Howell Finds Easop Winston Jr. For TD Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Howell passes deep to WR Easop Winston Jr. for a 23-yard touchdown in the first quarter of Saturday's Preseason game...

AUGUST 17 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Sam Howell with a 23-yard touchdown pass to Easop Winston vs. Tennessee Titans

AUGUST 17 • YOUTUBE

Staying with Seattle Winston signed a reserve/future contract with the Seahawks on Monday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Impact Winston first came into the league with the Rams as an undrafted free agent out of Washington State in 2020 and ultimately found his way to Seattle in 2022. The 27-year-old appeared in one game with the team this past season, seeing two snaps on offense, but not getting a target. He'll now have an opportunity to make a bigger impact with the franchise next year.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted Saturday Winston was elevated to Seattle's active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 26-year-old wideout is in line to play his first NFL game since 2021 after getting elevated Saturday. Winston appeared in three games for New Orleans in 2021, recording 10 catches for 119 yards.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Calkins: Easop Winston Jr.'s mom, a popular preacher, helps keep his NFL dream alive RENTON, Wash. — His mom doesn't have the ball yet.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Easop Winston Jr.'s mom, a popular preacher, helps keep his NFL dream alive RENTON, Wash. — His mom doesn't have the ball yet.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Easop Winston Jr. "It Just Feels Like Home" Seahawks wide receiver Easop Winston Jr. talks about scoring his first NFL touchdown, what he will do with the football, how Seattle feels l...

AUGUST 11, 2023 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Easop Winston Jr. "It Just Feels Like Home" | Postgame Press Conference - Pre Week 1

AUGUST 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Drew Lock With A 12-Yard TD Pass To Easop Winston Jr. vs. Minnesota Vikings Seahawks QB Drew Lock throws a 12-yard touchdown pass to WR Easop Winston Jr. in the first preseason game of 2023 against Minnesota.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • SEAHAWKS.COM

LISTEN: Drew Lock Throws 12 Yard Strike To Easop Winston Jr. For TD Quarterback Drew Lock threw a 12 yard pass through the middle of the defense to wide receiver Easop Winston Jr. for the Seahawks first touch...

AUGUST 11, 2023 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Easop Winston Jr. Touchdown Seattle Seahawks Video: The official source of the latest Seahawks videos including game highlights, press conferences, seahawks all access...

AUGUST 11, 2023 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Seahawks 90-Man Countdown: WR Easop Winston - Sleeper in Kick Return Race? Back with the team after spending several months on the practice squad last year, Easop Winston will be banking on his talents as a kick and...

JUNE 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Staying with Seattle The Seahawks signed Winston to a reserve/future contract Sunday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Impact Winston was waived by the Browns ahead of the 2022 season and joined the Seahawks' practice squad in mid-October. He didn't appear on Seattle's active roster during the year but will remain with the organization heading into the offseason.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks Sign WR Easop Winston To Practice Squad The Seahawks signed former WSU standout Easop Winston to their practice squad on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Joining Seahawks' practice squad Seattle signed Winston to its practice squad Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Winston was cut by Cleveland just prior to the start of the regular season, but he's now found another opportunity with the Seahawks. As long as there's no major shake-up to Seattle's active roster, though, the 25-year-old receiver's odds of earning playing time and targets remain long.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

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