24 Facts About Eric Winston

Eric Joseph Winston was born on November 17,1983 and is an American former professional football offensive tackle.

Eric Winston played in college at the University of Miami and was selected by the Houston Texans in the third round of the 2006 NFL draft.

Eric Winston was the president of the National Football League Players Association from 2014 to 2020.

Eric Winston played alongside fellow NFL running back Cedric Benson, and the two helped the Rebels win three straight Texas 5A state championships.

Eric Winston chose to attend college at the University of Miami after being heavily recruited by several other schools.

At Miami, Eric Winston majored in International Finance and Marketing and played offensive tackle.

Eric Winston initially was set to play tight end for the Hurricanes, but made the switch before his sophomore year.

Eric Winston was widely considered one of the best offensive tackles to enter the 2006 NFL draft.

Eric Winston was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity.

Eric Winston was selected in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft.

Eric Winston started the final seven games as a rookie at right tackle in 2006 and proceeded to start 87 games for them until 2011.

Eric Winston signed a contract extension prior to the 2008 season.

Eric Winston signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on March 17,2012.

On October 7,2012, Eric Winston spoke out about Kansas City Chiefs fans, who he thought were cheering an injury to quarterback Matt Cassel.

Eric Winston was released by the Chiefs on March 7,2013.

Eric Winston signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals on July 25,2013.

Eric Winston signed a one-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks on July 29,2014.

Eric Winston failed to make the final 53-man roster, and was released on August 30,2014.

Eric Winston signed a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals on December 2,2014.

Eric Winston was re-signed by the Bengals on November 8,2017.

In March 2014, Eric Winston was elected president of the National Football League Players Association, succeeding Domonique Foxworth.

Eric Winston has stated that his first priorities for his presidency will be player health and safety, financial literacy, and workplace conditions, especially in the locker room.

Eric Winston was succeeded by J C Tretter in March 2020.

Eric Winston is married, and has three daughters and one son.