Deshaun Watson Officially Requests Trade
4 years agoHouston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson officially requested a trade from the team, according to league sources. Watson actually requested a trade weeks ago. The Texans hired a new head coach in David Culley on Thursday, but it will not change Watson's mind. The star signal-caller signed a four-year, $156 million extension with the team in September. Houston has insisted that they have no interest in trading him, but Watson owns the leverage and can force the team's hand by withholding his services. The 25-year-old also has a no-trade clause, so he can essentially pick where he wants to go. Watson is a top-five QB, so any trade to land him would require quite a massive package. This will be the top storyline of the NFL offseason, with Watson potentially becoming even more attractive as a top-five fantasy QB, depending on where he ends up.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter