Jameis Winston has been named the Saints' starting quarterback, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Winston spent last season with New Orleans, appearing in four games, but served as the team's backup. Even while Drew Brees missed seven games due to fractured ribs collapsed lung struggled with injury, dual-threat quarterback Taysom Hill served as the team's starter.
However, following Brees's retirement this offseason, Winston bolstered his candidacy to succeed the NFL's all-time passing leading. On Monday night against the Jaguars, Winston opened the game as the starter and completed nine of his ten pass attempts for 123 yards and two touchdowns.