NFC Team Emerges As Surprise Contender to Sign Controversial QB Deshaun Watson

After the alleged charges were dropped, Deshaun Watson has become the hottest quarterback in the market. A lot of franchises have shown interest in the Houston Texans player. The latest on the list are the NFC giants, the Minnesota Vikings. 

On Friday, all the charges filed against the three-time Pro Bowl were ruled untrue by the jury. A report from Pro Football Network has covered the entire incident. After the off-field drama cools down, the question arises, what is next for Watson? It seems like a move to Minnesota is the latest development on the matter. 

The Minnesota Vikings show interest in Deshaun Watson

In his current contract, Deshaun Watson has a no-trade clause. This means that the quarterback would have to approve of the trade before the Texans finalize any deals. Many clubs have shown interest in the 26-year-old athlete. Teams such as The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers, Seattle Seahawks, and so many others are on the list. But a new team is looking to “Skol” a deal with Watson. 

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If the Minnesota Vikings want to make a trade offer for the QB, they will have to move their current quarterback Kirk Cousins. “The Minnesota Vikings have expressed interest in Watson despite the presence of quarterback Kirk Cousins, according to sources,” Aaron Wilson of the Pro Football Network wrote. “Cousins, who has the largest salary-cap figure in the NFL, is potentially available via a trade for the right price. The Vikings appear to be an attractive potential destination for Watson given the presence of wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen and running back Dalvin Cook.” 

The new Vikings GM, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and HC Kevin O’Connell, have said they want Cousins as their quarterback. But a trade for Watson is also a very tempting offer. 

Controversies still surrounds Watson

Even though Deshaun Watson was not charged by the jury, 22 different people still accused him. A team making a move on the quarterback needs to be very careful. The charges could affect the focus on the game. Watson plays in the most important position of the offense. The teams showing interest in the quarterback are purely coming for his talents. They are willing to look the other way from everything else going on with the player off the field. Do you think we will get to see Deshaun Watson call shots in a Minnesota Vikings helmet next season? 

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