William Jesse Winn, Jr. (born April 15, 1989) is a former

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. He played

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. He was considered one of the best defensive tackle prospects for the

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and was drafted in the sixth round by the

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. He has also played for the

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High school career

Winn attended

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, graduating in 2007.

College career

Winn attended

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from 2007 to 2011. Where he recorded 133 tackles and 16 sacks.

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Winn was selected by the

in the sixth round with the 205th overall pick of the

. Winn had a strong rookie season with 26 tackles, one sack, and one interception. Billy Winn 2015

Indianapolis Colts

On September 11, 2015, Winn was traded to the

for a conditional 2017 draft pick. He was placed on season-ending injured reserve on December 21.

Denver Broncos

On July 31, 2016, Winn signed with the

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. His free agent contract is for one-year and $760,000. On May 3, 2017, Winn re-signed with the Broncos. He suffered a torn ACL in the Broncos first preseason game and was ruled out for the season. On April 22, 2019, Winn re-signed with the

. He was placed on injured reserve on August 4, 2019, with a triceps injury. On March 5, 2020, Winn was released by the Broncos.

Green Bay Packers

On September 16, 2020, Winn was signed the

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' practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster on September 26 for the team's week 3 game against the

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, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. He was elevated again on October 5 for the week 4 game against the

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, and reverted to the practice squad again following the game. He was promoted to the active roster on October 24. He was placed on injured reserve on December 9, 2020.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

References

External links

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Green Bay Packers bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Winn, Billy 1989 births Living people American football defensive ends American football defensive tackles Boise State Broncos football players Cleveland Browns players Denver Broncos players Green Bay Packers players Indianapolis Colts players Players of American football from Las Vegas Las Vegas High School alumni