Deshaun Watson Eyeing Shorter Deal Than Patrick Mahomes

It appears Deshaun Watson wants nothing to do with a 10-year deal that Patrick Mahomes got this offseason.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported on Thursday that the Texans and QB Deshaun Watson are working hard on an extension that has a framework different than what the Chiefs gave QB Patrick Mahomes. Rapoport says the deal is closer to what has been signed in recent years by Seahawks QB Russell Wilson and Packers QB Aaron Rodgers.

The #Texans are working hard with QB Deshaun Watson on a new extension, sources say, and my understanding is it’s likely to be more in line with Russell Wilson’s or Aaron Rodgers’ deal as opposed to that of #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 3, 2020

Pro Football Talk then added that Watson is eyeing a three-year extension to his current deal which has two years remaining.

The Patrick Mahomes 12-year commitment is an outlier that very few quarterbacks would ever want. I’ve heard for weeks that Deshaun wants a three-year extension to his current deal, which has two years left on it. https://t.co/CqoygWprV5

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) September 3, 2020

Houston’s goal is to ink Watson to a deal before next Thursday’s season opener against the Chiefs.

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In 2019, Watson appeared in 15 games for the Texans and completed 67.3 percent of his passes for 3,852 yards with 26 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He also rushed for 413 yards and seven touchdowns.