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Report: Jameis Winston's MRI Results Show ACL Tear, MCL Damage

Saints quarterback Jameis Winston has a torn ACL and will be out the rest of the year, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Rapoport reported that an MRI confirmed the Saints' fears over a season-ending knee injury for Winston while the quarterback's MCL was also damaged.

Winston suffered the injury on Sunday against the Buccaneers when linebacker Devin White tackled him from behind. Winston's knee awkwardly bent on his way to the ground and he was carted back to the locker room.

After the game, Saints coach Sean Payton said the injury was "significant.