REPORT: Miami Dolphins Emerge As ‘Frontrunner’ In Blockbuster Trade For Deshaun Watson, Texans Want 5 Draft Picks

Deshaun Watson could very well be headed to the sunshine state.

Yahoo NFL insider Charles Robinson reported on Saturday that the Miami Dolphins have emerged as the frontrunner to trade for the Houston Texans.

Robinson added that the Texans are seeking 3 first-round picks and 2 second-round picks, which was reported to him by a team that dropped out of the discussions.

Thread. Sources tell @yahoosports the #Dolphins have emerged as the frontrunner in trade discussions with the #Texans for QB Deshaun Watson. The Texans are seeking 3 first-round picks and 2 second-round picks in negotiations, according to a team that dropped out of trade talks.

— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) August 28, 2021

Sources said the #Panthers, #Broncos and #Eagles were also in some element of trade consideration, but Watson’s contractual right to approve the trade destination – which was signed off on by Houston ownership in his last extension – has weighed heavily in trade opportunities.

— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) August 28, 2021

Robinson said negotiating teams are angling for pick protections to mitigate any potential suspension or prosecution that may happen with his looming issues off the field.

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Sources said teams have angled for pick protections in any trade, to mitigate a potential #NFL suspension or criminal prosecution tied to ongoing investigations by the FBI, Harris County prosecutor and Houston PD, into sexual assault allegations from multiple women.

— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) August 28, 2021

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reported earlier today that there’s “mounting chatter” Watson will be traded in the coming days.

According to Florio, the two finalists to watch for Watson are the Panthers and Dolphins.

In 2020, Watson appeared in all 16 games for the Texans and completed 70.2 percent of his passes for 4,823 yards with 33 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He also rushed for 444 yards and three touchdowns.