It sounds like a Deshaun Watson trade won’t be happening.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Texans are prepared to keep Watson past Tuesday’s trade deadline, despite a contingent within the organization, including owner Cal McNair, that wants to move on as soon as possible.
Watson, amid legal trouble stemming from his alleged sexual harassment of massage therapists, has been recently linked with the Dolphins. Miami, though, reportedly wants his legal issues to be resolved before they trade for him. Wats on faces 22 civil lawsuits and 10 criminal complaints, though no charges have been filed. He has denied the allegations.
The quarterback is on paid leave from the Texans with the NFL yet to take action. Houston GM Nick Caserio has been unwilling to trade him for anything less than what he believes Watson’s value to be, per Schefter.
The Panthers have also been linked to Watson, but he did not waive his no-trade clause for Carolina, according to the report.
Miami still reportedly has a chance of getting something done, but that is seen as unlikely.
The Dolphins’ quarterback situation has been in flux, with some questioning the organization’s commitment to Tua Tagovailoa. But for the moment, the team may not have a choice but to continue hoping the Alabama product can be their future.