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As in 2021, no one knows how things will play out for Deshawn Watson, but things are different in the realm of his legal affairs. As the grand jury decides not to indict the former Pro Bowl quarterback on allegations of sexual harassment, the door is thrown open to a list of potential league trading scenarios. Watson never got close to the Houston Texans last season, and now Watson is looking to find a new home in the NFL, and there’s no shortage of suitors – everyone has the added problem of courting him in person, given that he has no trade. point and can decide where it will land.
At least two teams have already entered the Watson draw, with the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers reportedly making offers to the Texans. NFL network — as other teams are also working to get involved. The Texans are expected to give Watson permission to face both teams and any others, which is a formality at the moment.
Watson will indeed face the Panthers and Saints among other teams. according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Both teams also expressed their willingness to face the Texans quarterback before paying for a premium draft for him.
Rumored asking price Texans, that’s at least three first-round picks… and more. Watson also has a no-trade clause in his contract with the Texans.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were eliminated by the return of Tom Brady on Sunday night. It looks like the Miami Dolphins, who were trying to acquire Watson in 2021, are out of the fight going forward, if their recent announcement of closing the door on Watson is to be believed.
With a criminal case now on his radar – civil cases still pending, as well as a league investigation into a possible breach of personal conduct policy – Watson is gearing up to face teams in hopes of taking the field for the first time since 2020. , but propitiating both the Texans and Watson, respectively, will not be an easy task.