The Cardinals released Winters on Saturday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official website reports.
Winters was expected to compete for Arizona's starting right guard spot, but he ended up falling out of the competition after battling an undisclosed injury. The 30-year-old was active for the first two weeks of the season, but he missed Friday's practice due to a personal reason and was ruled out for Week 3. The release comes as a bit of a surprise as the Cardinals' offensive line depth is already growing thin with Kelvin Beachum (ribs) and Joshua Miles (ankle) battling injuries.
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Cardinals' Brian Winters: Ruled out for Week 3
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Winters (personal) will not be available for the Cardinals during Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Winters has been operating as the primary backup to both guard positions, but he has totaled only 16 total snaps so far this season. With Kelvin Beachum (ribs) questionable, and Winters and Joshua Miles (ankle) out, the Cardinals' offensive line depth is growing thin.
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Cardinals' Brian Winters: Back at practice
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Winters (undisclosed) returned to practice Tuesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
After a nearly three-week absence, Winters has finally returned to practice. The Cardinals may want to get him some work during the final preseason game Saturday, but they also may elect to bring him back slowly. Winters appeared in all 16 games -- nine starts -- for the Bills last season and will compete with Justin Murray for the starting spot with the Cardinals.
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Cardinals' Brian Winters: Out for a couple weeks
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Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Winters (undisclosed) is out for a couple weeks with "something not too serious," Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
It is unclear what is ailing Winters, but it is encouraging that he hasn't been placed on the preseason PUP list. A multiple-week absence would mean him missing nearly the entire training camp and the majority of the Cardinals' preseason games, which wouldn't be good for the newcomer, who is competing with Justin Murray and Josh Jones for the starting right guard spot. Winters appeared in all 16 games for the Bills last season, drawing nine starts.
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Cardinals' Brian Winters: Signs in desert
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The Cardinals are signing Winters to a one-year contract Monday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Winters will be in the mix to compete for Arizona's starting right guard gig this offseason, as will Justin Murray and Josh Jones. He appeared in all 16 games with the Bills last season, drawing nine starts.
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Bills' Brian Winters: Returns to action Sunday
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Winters (knee) returned to the field Sunday against the Seahawks, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Winters was considered questionable to return after suffering the injury during the first half, but he was back at right guard before halftime.
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Bills' Brian Winters: Suffers knee injury
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Winters is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks due to a knee injury.
Winters exited during the first half due to the injury. Ryan Bates has stepped in at right guard for the Bills.
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Bills' Brian Winters: Cleared for Week 8
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Winters (knee) is active for Sunday's game versus the Patriots.
This is good news for the Bills' offensive front because starting left guard Cody Ford (knee) has already been ruled out. The Bills haven't announced who will start in Ford's place, but Winters and Ike Boettger are the top candidates.
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Bills' Brian Winters: Questionable for Sunday
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Winters (knee) practiced fully Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Winters was limited for both Wednesday's and Thursday's sessions, so we'll assume he's on the better side of questionable. With Cody Ford (knee) already ruled out for the game, it'll be either Winters or Ike Boettger starting at left guard.
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Bills' Brian Winters: Gearing up Tuesday
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Winters (knee) is active for Tuesday's game versus the Titans.
With Quinton Spain (foot) sitting out, Winters could start Tuesday's game at left guard in Spain's place. Otherwise, he'll simply serve as depth on the offensive line.
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Bills' Brian Winters: Questionable for Tuesday
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Winters (knee) is considered questionable for Tuesday's game versus the Titans.
Winters logged a limited practice Saturday, so he's on the right track for Week 5 if he can avoid a setback.
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Bills' Brian Winters: Departs with knee injury
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Winters was forced out of Sunday's game versus the Raiders with a knee injury.
Winters suffered this injury in the first half and is considered questionable to return.
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Bills' Brian Winters: Left off injury report
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Winters (leg) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice and will be available for Sunday's game versus the Jets.
Winters missed a couple of practices but the veteran guard appears to be back at full health. Cody Ford is expected to start at right guard while Winters stays in a reserve role.
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Bills' Brian Winters: Headed to Buffalo
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Winters has signed with the Bills, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
It didn't take long for Winters to catch on with another team after being sent packing by the Jets on Sunday. The 29-year-old gives the Bills some added offensive line depth following Jon Feliciano's injury and could compete for the team's starting right guard slot.
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Brian Winters: Cut by Jets
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The Jets cut Winters on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Winters served as New York's starting right guard last season and appeared set to compete for a similar role in 2020, so it's somewhat surprising to see him be cut this early into training camp. The move clears roughly $7.2 million in cap space for the team, per Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York.
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Jets' Brian Winters: Could be moved to depth role
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Winters (shoulder) will face competition from Greg Van Roten for the starting right guard job in training camp, Olivia Landis of the Jets' official site reports.
Winters has appeared in 89 contests (79 starts) with the Jets over the last seven seasons, so the fact that the team felt pressed to bring in a seasoned veteran such as Van Roten during the offseason could be a hint the soon-to-be 29-year-old will enter training camp as the underdog to start. However, it's worth noting that Winters was hampered by a shoulder injury in the nine games he managed to suit up for in 2019. A healthy offseason could significantly benefit Winters when in-person activities kick off.
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Jets' Brian Winters: Could require surgery
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Winters dislocated his shoulder during Sunday's 34-27 win over the Giants and is likely to miss the rest of the season, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports.
Winters appears to have re-dislocated his shoulder, according to Eric Allen of the Jets' official site, after initially having injured it during the preseason. Expect Tom Compton to take over as the Jets' starting right guard in the event that Winters indeed misses the rest of the year.
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Jets' Brian Winters: Departs Sunday's game
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Winters (shoulder) left Sunday's game against the Giants and never returned. He's set for an MRI on Monday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
It's unclear how Winters picked up the injury, but the fact an MRI is scheduled is cause for some serious concern. Expect more specifics on the injury to come to light following the MRI, and if Winters can't go in Week 11, Tom Compton would be in line to get the start at right guard.
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Jets' Brian Winters: Ready to go
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Winters (shoulder) is active for Monday's game against the Browns, Randy Lange of the Jets' official site reports.
Winters was initially listed as questionable for Week 2, but he appears a full go for Monday's tilt. He'll start at right guard versus the Browns.
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Jets' Brian Winters: Practices in full Thursday
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Winters (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.
Winters sat out most of the preseason due to a shoulder injury suffered during an exhibition match with the Giants. He appears to have returned to full health and is on track to suit up at right guard Sunday versus the Bills.
