Winston has agreed to a one-year contract with the Browns, Jake Trotter of ESPN reports.
The Browns are reportedly closing in on a deal to acquire Winston, Jake Trotter of ESPN reports.
Winston completed 25 of 47 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns to three interceptions across seven appearances.
Winston is expected to remain in a backup role for Sunday's game against the Panthers after the Saints announced Saturday that quarterback Derek Carr (concussion/rib/shoulder) was cleared to start the Week 14 contest, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Saints head coach Dennis Allen said Friday that he's managed the quarterback snaps between both Winston and Derek Carr (concussion/rib/shoulder) during practice this week in the event Carr isn't available for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Winston is expected to remain the Saints' backup quarterback Sunday against the Buccaneers with Derek Carr (shoulder) listed as questionable but in line to start the Week 4 game, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Winston completed 10 of 16 passes for 101 yards during Sunday's 18-17 defeat to the Packers.
Winston (wrist) wasn't listed on the Saints' first Week 1 injury report Wednesday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Winston (wrist) was held out of practice Tuesday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Winston is slated to start Sunday's preseason finale against the Texans, John DeShazier of the Saints' official site reports.