According to Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano, “it doesn’t sound likely” that the Texans will end up trading QB Deshaun Watson before the Nov. 2 trade deadline, but that does not mean he isn’t trying to get them to do it anyway.
NFL Insider Dan Graziano stated on ESPN radio that the disgruntled QB has been making the franchise uncomfortable and trying to force their hand in trading him by showing up to the training facility.
One could say that him forcing and making people uncomfortable is the reason he has so many lawsuits against him. Watson has not played a down for the Texans this season. He requested a trade early in the offseason before 22 women filed civil lawsuits against him alleging sexual assault and misconduct.
Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano still hear that the Dolphins are the “most likely landing spot” for Watson, as he would reportedly prefer to play in Miami and the Dolphins have expressed interest in him. Depending on what happens with the Steelers, Seahawks, Saints and Washington, the ESPN reporters believe they could be in play for Watson. Other hypothetical teams tossed out by the ESPN duo include the Packers, Giants, Raiders, Lions and Panthers.
Jay Glazer of FOX Sports reported a few weeks ago that the Texans’ stance has started to soften a bit and are now more open to trading Watson than they have been throughout the year.
The 26-year-old played in all sixteen games in 2020 and passed for 4,823 yards with 33 touchdowns and seven interceptions.
