Jameis Winston has lost 18 pounds since the end of the 2015 season, NFL.com reports.

Winston has lost 18 pounds since the end of the 2015 season, NFL.com reports.

Analysis:

Winston also lost approximately 15 pounds the previous offseason, eventually playing his rookie year at around 235 pounds. It may have taken a while, but he finally seems to be in top shape, which could help with his rushing stats and ability to avoid the pass rush. On the other hand, Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger has proven that it's not always bad for a quarterback to carry some extra weight. Regardless, Winston should benefit from continuity in his second season, with the Bucs returning all of his key weapons and promoting Dirk Koetter from offensive coordinator to head coach.