Deshaun Watson might be getting what he wants before the start of the 2021 season.
Despite dealing with multiple sexual assault and misconduct allegations, numerous executives from teams told Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk 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.
“Multiple executives from teams not directly involved in the discussions tell PFT that there’s mounting chatter that Watson will be traded in the coming days….The two finalists are believed to be the Panthers and the Dolphins. (The Broncos and Eagles also had been linked to Watson.) If it happens, it would turn things upside down for whichever team gets Watson.”
The Texans appear to be moved on from Watson and have put all their time into Tyrod Taylor as their franchise quarterback and third-round rookie Davis Mills possibly waiting in the wings.
Florio says it’s hard to imagine a team meeting their reported asking price of three first-round picks and more for Watson.
The Texans signed Watson to a four-year deal worth as much as $177 million heading into the 2020 season, paying him $39 million a year.
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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.
