Published 16:45 IST, January 18th 2021
Deshaun Watson trade: Star QB could 'Force' his way out of Houston, inches closer to exit
Deshaun Watson trade: The Texans are bracing themselves as their star quarterback prepares to potentially force his way out of the franchise in the offseason.
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Deshaun Watson is at crossroads at Houston Texans and 25-year-old seems to be on his way out in offseason. quarterback has grown disgruntled at Houston after franchise hired general manr Nick Caserio without his consent. And while Watson is yet to request a trade, Texans are exploring possible alternatives for him and move could be on cards soon.
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Is Deshaun Watson leaving Houston? Star QB could be out of Texans this offseason
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter's sources, Deshaun Watson might have played his last ever game for Houston and could on his way this offseason as tension continues to boil over quarterback's future. Texans have reportedly had internal conversations about possible trade partners if 25-year-old does well at Houston. Watson was t happy with process of hiring Caserio because Texans neir considered r consulted with suggestions Watson put forth during entire process.
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Deshaun Watson has implied his unhappiness with multiple tweets since Caserio's hiring, although sources told ESPN that those feelings are t directed specifically at former New England Patriots executive. Amidst all Deshaun Watson rumours, Denver Broncos have been tipped as potential destination for 25-year-old, with Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots and New York Jets also among those linked with a Deshaun Watson trade.
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Jets could be a possible destination with New York hiring Robert Saleh as ir new head coach. Watson had recommended Saleh for Texans job, having consulted his Houston teammates and or players around league. 25-year-old's suggestions came in after owner Cal McNair decided to involve quarterback in process. However, ultimately Watson's suggestions weren't considered, one of many reasons why he remains disgruntled in Houston.
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Deshaun Watson contract
Deshaun Watson has a -trade clause in his five-year, $156 million deal with Houston Texans, and some team sources believe that three-time Pro Bowler could force Houston's hand into trading him. -trade clause would give Watson some control over where he is traded because if it wasn't destination he wanted and he could decline to report. It is believed that quarterback will force his way out, and Houston believe he will command a high compensation pack in a trade.
(Im Courtesy: nfl.com)
16:08 IST, January 18th 2021