Watson

2022 - 3 - 18

Panthers failure with Deshaun Watson reveals obvious truth to Buccaneers (unknown)

The NFC South always has the potential to be a very dangerous division. The Buccaneers have Tom Brady, the Saints are extremely well-run and have one of the ...

Carolina has been in on Watson longer than anyone. Paying a running back and then watching him never play, trading for Sam Darnold and extending him, and not moving on from Rhule when they had the chance are just some of the terrible decisions that organization has made to stay mediocre. The NFC South always has the potential to be a very dangerous division.

Deshaun Watson Agrees to Trade to the Cleveland Browns (unknown)

The former quarterback of the Houston Texans missed last season as he faced a criminal investigation and lawsuits involving sexual misconduct.

He is not part of the Browns’ trade package but is expected to be moved to another team. Watson also sought to have his compensation guaranteed by his new team, but the Browns went a step further, giving Watson a new and fully guaranteed five-year, $230 million contract, a person with direct knowledge of the terms of the deal confirmed. League investigators were waiting for a resolution in the criminal cases to interview Watson but have already spoken to several of the women who filed complaints against him.

Deshaun Watson Plans to Waive No-Trade Clause for Browns (unknown)

It was previously reported that the Texans quarterback would head to the Saints or Falcons after Cleveland was told it wasn't in the running.

Watson’s attorney, Rusty Hardin, said in a statement after the announcement was made, “Now that the criminal investigations have been completed, we are happy to move forward with the civil case depositions. On Tuesday, Rapoport reported that New Orleans “stood out” to the quarterback. It was believed that Watson would end up with the Falcons or the Saints after both the Panthers and Browns were reportedly told they were no longer in the running. Atlanta emerged as a “sleeper team” in Watson talks Tuesday. Per ESPN’s Dianna Russini, the quarterback personally reached out to Atlanta, showing interest in the franchise. ESPN's Chris Mortensen later reported that the team was seeking to have “an adult” at quarterback, which seemed to be a predecessor to an eventual split. Per Breer, the Browns receive Watson and a fifth-round NFL draft pick in the deal.

The Browns are trading for Deshaun Watson (unknown)

I was in the middle of writing an editorial piece on Baker Mayfield and Browns' free agency when the surprising tweet was made by Ian Rapoport of the NFL ...

Two teams rumored to have been interested in Mayfield are the Seattle Seahawks, after having dealt Russell Wilson away, and the Indianapolis Colts, who shipped Carson Wentz away. Cleveland will also work on a deal to trade Mayfield now too, although the team figures to get peanuts in return for him, comparatively speaking. Per Rapoport, the Browns are giving Watson a fully guaranteed 5-year contract worth $230 million.

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Here's why Deshaun Watson didn't want to go to the Panthers (Panthers Wire)

Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports then gave the reason why, citing owner David Tepper did not believe Watson—considering his lingering legal issues—was a risk ...

New Orleans’ playoff-ready roster and Atlanta’s proximity to Watson’s hometown have, in part, kept the two NFC South rivals in contention for the three-time Pro Bowler’s services. On Thursday night, the Houston Texans quarterback eliminated the Panthers from consideration as he continues to sort out which team he’ll agree to be traded to. Well, that wasn’t exactly the case.

NFL updates: Deshaun Watson reportedly headed to Browns (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

There are still a number of free agents out there the Eagles could have interest in. The Browns have reportedly traded for quarterback Deshaun Watson.

“To be able to play back in the stadium where I spent my whole college career, in front of the fans that watched me grow, it’s a wonderful thing. The Eagles were rumored to be in the mix for Deshaun Watson up until about last week. He’s more of a box safety than Harris was, but he’s played enough free safety to suggest he can do so with the Eagles. He has been very durable, logging 60 starts for the Pittsburgh Steelers over the last four years, but he’s not considered much of a difference-maker. “To be closer to my family,” Reddick said. Smith-Schuster has good size (6-foot-1, 217 pounds) for the battles inside and would allow for Quez Watkins to move outside opposite No. 1 receiver DeVonta Smith. As it turns out, they won’t have to face Watson in 2022 either. Jaquiski Tartt, safety: Tartt is an easier scheme fit than Edmunds and is another competent starting safety option. Nothing to see here. “No reason to check in. Watson, who sat out the entire 2021 season, will not face criminal charges by the Houston Police Department following an investigation of sexual misconduct allegations from 22 women. Both Harris and fellow starting Eagles safety Rodney McLeod hit free agency this week.