The Houston Texans are unlikely to field their disgruntled quarterback Deshaun Watson anytime soon if ever again. But this doesn’t mean that the organization is willing to take any offer just to send him out of town.
According to Houston Chronicle‘s John McClain, the Texans want to accommodate Watson’s trade request but are also willing to play the waiting game. He also adds that the player won’t be moved until new general manager Nick Caserio receives “the offer he wants.”
The Houston Texans signed Deshaun Watson to a massive four-year, $177.5 million contract extension a year ago, and it seemed the franchise is finally settled on the quarterback position for years to come. However, a disappointing 2020 NFL campaign and organizational changes put a strain on the relationship between the two sides.
Reportedly, Watson was unhappy for not being included in the search for a new general manager and felt like he is not valued by the organization. Shortly after the start of the offseason, the 25-year-old player submitted an official trade request.
The Texans initially tried to mend the relationship, but after a while, the franchise started listening to the trade calls. Still, neither team was ready to offer a combination of multiple first-round draft picks and star players that Houston wants.
In his four seasons in the league, Deshaun Watson earned three Pro Bowl nods and led the Houston Texans to a 28-25 record as a starter. He currently has the NFL-record 67.8 percent passing completion while throwing for 14,539 yards and 104 touchdowns.
