Deshaun Watson and his future in the NFL has been a critical point for more than a year. The quarterback of the Houston Texans asked to be traded around the beginning of the 2021 offseason. However, the legal issues kept coming, which left the athlete’s future in jeopardy.
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Recently, the Harris County grand jury decides not to prosecute Watson for any felony; The athlete is now clear of 9 accusations for misconduct. Th three-time Pro Bowler also made a public appearance to the media after the court’s ruling in over a year. Now that the quarterback is relatively clear and ready to roll, will he step foot on the football turf once again?
The re-emergence of Deshaun Watson
Deshaun Watson briefly addressed the media on Friday after a grand jury declined to summon him on criminal charges stemming from the allegations of misbehavior. The Houston Texans quarterback thanked his fans and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to share his side of the story.
He states in his address, “I’m going to keep fighting to rebuild my name and rebuild my appearance in the community. We’re going to continue to, on the legal side off the field, handle what we need to handle, but also ready to get back on the field.”
Deshaun Watson’s opening statement: https://t.co/Ocey6utJ5K pic.twitter.com/HXAotgGxXD
— Brooks Kubena (@BKubena) March 11, 2022
The athlete also left a message over Twitter, sharing his feeling after the jury’s judgment
When you stand on the TRUTH, the LORD will FREE you! 🙏🏾
— Deshaun Watson (@deshaunwatson) March 11, 2022
Moreover, Watson reportedly declined to compete for Houston Texans, and the franchise would like to trade him before the NFL Draft begins.
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Deshaun Watson’s trade situation
Deshaun Watson is all set to enter the trade market, and some sources claim that he can bring the market into chaos. A few teams are desperately on the hunt for a new or veteran play-caller; Watson happens to be the hottest trade prospect available as a quarterback.
Watson is an exceptional talent, pioneering the NFL in throwing yards (4823) and touchdowns (33) in 2020. He has played four seasons in the NFL, making the pro-bowl in three of them. Watson is also a dynamic quarterback who can dash through defenses.
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Franchises such as Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Indianapolis Colts, and Pittsburgh Steelers can be available on the trade market for the availability of a play-caller via trade. The Colts traded Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders, and Seahawks traded Russell Wilson to the Broncos. Moreover, both teams may go for a QB update.
Even the San Francisco 49ers can enter the fray for a QB hunt. However, Jimmy Garoppolo, the 49ers’ star QB, underwent surgery and is on the mend, and the franchise may likely keep his services.
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As of now, Deshaun Watson’s trade is a large unknown, and big teams can snag the athlete’s services. Long-term contracts for the athlete are in doubt due to the recent legal dispute, but a comeback in 2022 might be incredibly helpful to his career.
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