DESHAUN WATSON HEADING TO CLEVELAND IN A BLOCKBUSTER TRADE

NFL / Football

Written by Joel Lefevre

The drama in Houston centred around disgruntled quarterback Deshaun Watson appears to be settled.

According to several reports, the three-time Pro Bowl pivot will waive his no-trade clause to join the Cleveland Browns.

Source (Background Photo): The Associated Press

Whatever financial losses the man who played his college ball at Clemson suffered by sitting out of the entire 2021 season, should be rectified with this new contract.

Watson will receive a fully guaranteed five-year deal to join the Browns in a deal worth $230 million, which is $80 million more than the previous record for guaranteed money at signing.

The 26-year-old QB has been plagued with alleged problems off the field after being accused of sexual assault allegations a year ago.

Earlier this month, a grand jury declined to indict him on criminal charges related to “harassment and sexual misconduct”; however, he is still facing 22 civil lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct.

This report comes just a day after Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield had requested a trade out of Cleveland, something that is likely to be a reality in light of today’s breaking story.

Sources say that the Texans will receive three first-round draft picks and two second-round selections as part of this deal.

Houston’s 12th pick in the 2017 draft holds the NFL record for the highest completion percentage (67.8%) while also becoming the first player in league history with 4,000+ passing yards, 25+ throwing TDs, along with 500+ rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns in a single season.

This deal was negotiated by David Malugheta of Athletes First.