The Deshaun Watson watch is on. Again.
The Texans quarterback called for a trade during the offseason, but none came through; Shortly after Watson’s January swap request, allegations of sexual assault came to light, which planted him firmly in Houston for the time being.
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The NFL has yet to discipline Watson, while the quarterback still hasn’t played a snap in 2021. Instead, Houston has made his problem inactive, with Tyrod Taylor, then Davis Mills, starting as his season has turned. the drain (1-6 entering week 8).
Now, with rumors that several interested teams – the Dolphins, Panthers and Eagles – Watson’s trade watch is on again. Miami was reportedly the first to engage in trade talks with Houston, and the rumor mill has escalated since then.
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Here’s the latest information on what you need to know about Watson and any type of deal before the November 2 trade deadline:
Deshaun Watson business news
Roger Goodell not ready to put Watson on Commissioner’s exemption list
Dated: October 26
Source: Dan Graziano, ESPN
Goodell spoke to the media about the Deshaun Watson case and claimed the league did not yet have enough information about the ongoing criminal investigation to put him on the commissioner’s exemption list. Here is his response to the Watson survey.
Commissioner Roger Goodell now speaks to the media at fall league meetings in New York. Here is what he said about Deshaun Watson. pic.twitter.com/xqPSsfQVf2
– Ellis L. Williams (@BookofEllis) October 26, 2021
Houston Chronicle reports dolphins settled business terms for Watson
Dated: October 26
Source: John McClain, Houston Chronicle
The Houston Chronicle reported that the Dolphins have settled their trading terms for Watson, but they want his legal issues resolved before they strike a deal.
Houston Chronicle reports that the Dolphins and the Texans have agreed on business terms for Watson, but the Dolphins want his legal issues resolved before they make the deal (good luck with that). Chronicle suggests Ross wants Goodell to clarify the length of the potential suspension (good luck with that)
– Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) October 26, 2021
Watson thinks about multiple teams
Dated: October 26
Source: Josina Anderson
It’s not just South Beach or nowhere for Watson. According to NFL insider Josina Anderson, Watson is exploring several possibilities for a business destination, not just dolphins.
A league source for me this morning: âThere are more teams Deshaun Watson can join besides Miami. It’s not just Miami or the bust. From what I understand, Watson is ready to go to the teams that are interested in him. 1/2
– IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) October 26, 2021
The owner of the dolphins did not push to trade
Dated: 25 october
Source: Peter King, NBC Sports
According to Peter King, Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is not currently “pushing” the front office to take a step for Watson.
“I’ve heard that Miami owner Stephen Ross is not pushing his footballers to negotiate for Watson just yet,” King wrote in his Oct. 25 article. The Football Morning in America section. “Which is smart. It doesn’t make sense for a team to distribute huge assets for a player when the team doesn’t know when the player will be able to play.”
The Panthers entered the Watson draw again
Dated: 25 october
Source: Jeremy Fowler, ESPN
The Panthers pretty much ditched Sam Darnold after another poor performance, and should return to the mix to try and land Watson, according to Fowler.
Carolina was one of the interested teams when trade talks first opened, and it looks like they’re willing to outbid any team if that means putting Watson under the center.
Update from Deshaun Watson: Watson has prepared to consider several options – it’s not Miami or a bust – and several teams remain interested.
Meanwhile, Carolina’s QB outlook changed after the Giants’ loss. The Panthers should be players. pic.twitter.com/6rT07vrOmy
– Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) 25 October 2021
Panthers set to jump into trade talks with Watson
Dated: 25 october
Source: Joe Person, Athletics
Athletic’s Joe Person – just minutes after the Panthers lost to the Giants amid another poor performance from Sam Darnold – league sources “expect” the Panthers to resume trade talks for Watson.
Darnold underperformed just months after the team traded a second-round pick, fourth-round pick and sixth-round pick for the former No. 3 overall selection.
League and team sources expect the Panthers to be involved in Deshaun Watson’s trade talks.
– Joe Person (@josephperson) 24 October 2021
Watson has no interest in Philadelphia
Dated: 24 october
Source: John McClain, the Houston Chronicle
While Philadelphia might think it’s special, Watson still has no interest in a job that will take him to the “City of Brotherly Love,” according to McClain.
Watson has yet to approve a trade with the Eagles, and he may not be at this time.
Remember, Deshaun Watson has a no-trade clause. He rejected the Eagles. The only destination he has approved so far is Miami.
– John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) 24 October 2021
Eagles, Broncos on Watson
Dated: 21st of October
Source: Aaron Wilson
According to former Houston Chronicle reporter Aaron Wilson, the Broncos and Eagles should not engage in trade talks with Watson. The Eagles had previously been interested, but pulled out over the summer.
The Broncos have also reportedly passed on Watson’s services.
Texans and Dolphins close to a deal
Dated: 20 october
Source: John McClain, the Houston Chronicle
The well-respected McClain reports that the Texans and Dolphins are “getting closer” to a deal, and it could be done by the end of the week.
The second part of this didn’t happen, but rumors about dolphins persist.