Published 11:01 IST, February 1st 2021
Did Deshaun Watson express NO interest in joining Broncos even as Texans exit looms?
Deshaun Watson reportedly has no interest in joining the Denver Broncos as the quarterback looks to seal a high-profile exit from the Houston Texans.
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Deshaun Watson has officially handed in his tre request and a host of franchises have been linked with a move for Houston Texans quarterback. 25-year-old was one of bright spots in what was a rar dull season for Texans and tre seems inevitable w. Although more than half of teams in NFL are interested in signing Watson, but Houston are set t to let ir star man walk away for peanuts.
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Deshaun Watson Broncos tre: Texans star has interest in Denver move
Since Deshaun Watson rumors have circulated online, Denver Broncos were touted as one of potential destinations for 25-year-old. However, recent reports suggest that Watson has little interest in joining Broncos as he continues to look at a potential tre elsewhere. Texans QB prefers a move to New York Jets, who recently hired Robert Saleh as ir he coach.
Watson h suggested Saleh for Texans vacancy, but franchise paid heed to his suggestions and excluded him from decision-making process. Jets hold . 2 pick in April’s NFL draft and are favourites to sign disgruntled QB.
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A tre to Miami Dolphins is also mooted, with ESPN's Chris Mortensen reporting that Watson "would consider" a move to Dolphins, with Tua Tagovailoa possibly part of a hypotical tre pack going to Houston. Dolphins might be in a position to make a competitive offer if y act before 2021 draft. And while 25-year-old is one of best young quarterbacks in league, Texans are in a position of strength, with Watson under contract in Houston until 2025.
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Deshaun Watson put toger an MVP-caliber 2020, throwing for 4,823 yards and 33 touchdowns against seven interceptions in what was a lacklustre season for franchise. Texans finished season just 4-12 with one of worst defences in NFL. 25-year-old still survived and earned his third consecutive Pro-Bowl selection, and was a rare bright spot during a disappointing 2020 campaign. quarterback has a -tre clause in his five-year, $156 million deal with Texans, which would give Watson some control over where he is tred.
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(Im Courtesy: nfl.com)
11:01 IST, February 1st 2021