Published 17:11 IST, February 24th 2021

Deshaun Watson trade: Texans star lays down three-team shortlist as exit saga continues

Deshaun Watson trade: Houston Texans quarterback has laid down a three-team shortlist for his next destination as exit drama continues to pile on.

Reported by: Sreehari Menon
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Deshaun Watson tre saga continues to take new turns as star quarterback looks to push for a move away from Houston Texans. city in recent times has h trouble dealing with ir superstars with many high profile athletes, with James Harden and Russell Westbrook leaving Rockets, while MLB's Astros lost George Springer also departed in free ncy. Watson is w taking a p out of ir book, trying to force a move out after friction with team manment. 

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Deshaun Watson rumours: Texans QB names three potential destinations 

Much like James Harden earlier this year, Deshaun Watson has named a list of franchises he would like to be tred to in ongoing offseason. According to a report by ESPN Upstate, Watson would waive his -tre clause to join Carolina Panrs, New York Jets, or Miami Dolphins. Jets hired Robert Saleh as ir he coach ahe of new season, who was one of names recommended by 25-year-old while Texans mselves were searching for a coach mselves. Dolphins meanwhile have a 38-year-old Ryan Fitzpatrick as ir starting quarterback and Watson could present as a younger alternative to NFL veteran. 

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Carolina Panrs meanwhile appear to be positioning mselves to be a major player in tre saga with a flurry of late moves. Panrs cut four players in past week: former Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kawann Short, safety Tre Boston, defensive end Stephen Wearly and punter Michael Palardy, according to CBS Sports. moves collectively freed up $25.7 million in cap , w putting m around $40 million under cap. y created a furr $5 million cap by pushing Matt Paris’ base salary into a signing bonus. Reports furr suggest that y are planning to move on from current quarterback Teddy Bridgewater due to his “physical limitations", who has guaranteed $10 million in 2021. 

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Deshaun Watson contract: Why does Deshaun Watson want a tre? 

Texans reportedly have interest in letting ir star quarterback go.  franchise continues to tell any team that calls that y are t tring Deshaun Watson as standoff continues. And while or franchises wait to see if Texans change ir stance, report states that organisation will t change ir position. Watson was t happy with process of hiring general manr Nick Caserio because Texans neir considered r consulted with suggestions Watson put forth during entire process.

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Along with hiring of Caserio, Texans have me sweeping organisational changes. franchise dismissed director of football ministration Kevin Krajcovic, equipment manr Mike Parson and his staff and ar longtime employee, Doug West. Watson for his part signed a four-year, $156 million contract extension in September and is under contract through 2025 season. Watson has a -tre clause, but given length of his contract and possibility of franchise-tagging him for three years, Texans could choose t to tre him and would have control of his rights through 2028 season.

(Im Courtesy: nfl.com)

17:11 IST, February 24th 2021