Deshaun Watson

2022 - 3 - 11

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Deshaun Watson should be traded to either of these two teams (Toro Times)

Deshaun Watson has been cleared of criminal charges, with a trade more possible. Houston can get the best trade by sending him to either of these two teams.

Those picks would still have to develop and turn out, of course- but it would go a long way in helping the aura that surrounds NRG Stadium. Mike Thomas, Alvin Kamara, and DeMario Davis are just a handful of the names that could be shipped over. However, there are two teams that the Texans should send Deshaun Watson to in return for a premium haul.

Texans' Deshaun Watson won't face criminal charges for sex assault ... (Sportsnet.ca)

A grand jury on Friday declined to indict Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson following a police investigation sparked by lawsuits filed by 22 women ...

The trade request and the lawsuits kept Watson out all last season. Even before the lawsuits were filed in March 2021, Watson had asked to be traded. Earlier Friday, Buzbee questioned Watson during a deposition, the first the NFL star has given as part of the lawsuits. Watson's lawyers have sought to balance their defense of the NFL star while simultaneously condemning sexual violence against women. Deshaun Watson did not commit any crimes and is not guilty of any offenses," Rusty Hardin, Watson's lead attorney, said in a statement. She declined to say what possible charges were presented to the grand jury for consideration.

Why the Buccaneers are emerging as favorites to get Deshuan Watson (unknown)

The other teams that appear to be in the hunt for Watson are the Saints, Panthers, Steelers, Seahawks, and Browns. From a Bucs standpoint, they are in a very ...

This leaves the Buccaneers as the team with the best offensive weapons, offensive line, and coaching staff from an offensive perspective. If Deshaun Watson does want to play in Tampa, which he should, this deal is a very real possibility. The Bucs may not have the capital that some of their counterparts do, but the Texans aren’t the ones with the leverage.

Panthers expected to ‘make a run’ at a Deshaun Watson trade this weekend (unknown)

David Tepper wants a shiny new toy, we'll see if he can actually afford it.

I have no idea if the Panthers will be able to put together a deal that is satisfactory to all parties. Most other teams that have been linked to a potential trade have been linked by circumstantial assumptions fitting a need to the player. The only thing that does seem clear is that there is a robust market of team interested in trading for Watson. The Panthers have been the most consistently interested team.

Panthers to make aggressive offer to acquire Texans quarterback, per reports (unknown)

Carolina attempted to trade for Watson before the 22 civil lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct in massage sessions came to light. The ongoing cases made it ...

With No Charges Filed Against Deshaun Watson, Trade Rumors for the QB Will Resurface (unknown)

Teams were hesitant to inquire about the Texans quarterback because of a lack of legal clarity, but Friday's ruling will likely open the door to offers.

But we don’t play tomorrow, we have a little bit of time, and we’ll get it done.” We’re patient, we’ve waited an entire year, and I just feel like this offseason it’ll come to an end and we’ll get it solved and it’ll be good for both parties, whatever that might be. Watson first requested a trade after the 2020 season, before any of the lawsuits were filed, and Texans GM Nick Caserio was then committed to keeping the team’s franchise quarterback. With no criminal charges filed, Watson took one more step toward a return to the NFL after more than a year away from the field. Watson made the Pro Bowl in the three full seasons he was the Texans’ starter (2018 to ’20), led the NFL in passing yards in ’20 and signed a then-market-shifting, four-year, $156 million extension in September ’20. A team trading for Watson will be getting a 26-year-old who is under contract for the next four years for $136 million. Teams who showed initial interest, like the Eagles and Panthers, are likely to throw their hats back into the ring.