Deshaun Watson has new teams calling for trade. The Quarterback is reportedly out of trouble off the field for the time being and will be playing in the upcoming season. But as expected, he will not be coming back to play for the Houston Texans. The Houston team has agreed and will be listening to offers that make for an amicable exit for the Quarterback.
NFC South Teams have been gunning for the QB. New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers, two teams without a solid option for 2022 at the QB spot, have reached out to the Texans. And as per Ian Rapoport, a deal is underway, beginning with a meeting of Watson and potential teams.
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The #Saints and #Panthers have made offers for #Texans QB Deshaun Watson and are likely to meet with him soon, sources tell me and @TomPelissero. Other teams also are involved. Watson has a no-trade clause and wants to meet with teams before formally waiving it anywhere.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2022
It is also reported that the deal will be amicable and benefit both the parties involved. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, Texans have a set price in mind in exchange. They will trade Watson for at least three first-round picks and more. This would solidify the future for the Texans who are letting go of a franchise QB.
Deshaun Watson in 2020
The last season Deshaun Watson took the field, he finished with 4823 yards passing with 33 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. The team had a win-to-loss record of 4-12. The Quarterback has had a consistent QBR throughout his career, as per Pro-Football-Reference. His career completion percentage is 67.8. Teams might also be interested in his running abilities on the field.
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Recently, teams have been going over all of the contracts probably to find cap-space for new players. With the NFL free agency coming closer by, teams want all the space they can find. It is a race to the last penny. And it seems that the Saints have already started making moves.
Notes:
1. Yes, the #Saints can fit him under the cap.
2. The #Texans will work with Watson and grant permission for him to speak with teams with real offers.
3. The #Panthers have been interested for a year and have never waivered https://t.co/Dc3p9rvMGp— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2022
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It seems there are many potential landing spots for the Quarterback. The Saints have been struggling at the helm ever since Drew Brees left. The Panthers on the other hand have been trying to jumpstart their once Superbowl caliber team that seems to be on the brink of irrelevance. Although, how well he will be able to adapt to new conditions remains to be seen.
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