BREAKING: Deshaun Watson Officially Requests A Trade From The Houston Texans

January 28, 2021, 9:57am EST (Updated: December 26, 2022, 10:35am)By Darrelle Lincoln

Less than a few hours after the Houston Texans signed on with their new coach, their QB wants to be traded.

Deshaun Watson officially has requested a trade from the Houston Texans, per league sources. He actually did it weeks ago. Their new head-coaching hire, David Culley, has not and will not alter Watson’s thinking.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 28, 2021

Adam Schefter added that Watson has not spoken with new GM Nick Caserio or EVP Jack Easterby.

Deshaun Watson hasn’t spoken to new Texans general manager Nick Caserio nor executive Jack Easterby. Watson is moving on and waiting to see where his NFL future takes him. https://t.co/heLvCjpEXu
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 28, 2021

It was just last year when Watson signed a massive 4-year deal worth as much as $177 million. He also has a no-trade clause, so he can determine whether the team sends him.