Deshaun Watson was one of the most promising young QBs in the NFL, and the Houston Texans knew what they had in Watson. Watson was the face of the Texans’ franchise, so Houston extended Watson’s contract to make him one of the highest-paid players in NFL history.
Watson has had unprecedented off-the-field issues since that time, and the Texans quickly realized they could not bring Watson back. The Houston front office also knew that, despite the legal issues surrounding Watson, several NFL teams would be eager to acquire the talented QB services.
The QB derby that transpired next was one of the most fascinating trades in NFL history. The Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, and Cleveland Browns all thought they had a shot at the QB. Initially, it was reported Watson rebuffed the Browns’ interest, but Cleveland didn’t take ‘no’ for an answer and continued their pursuit.
As Atlanta and New Orleans emerged as the frontrunners, Cleveland made another creative approach to Watson and his agent — a new, fully guaranteed contract. The new deal was enough to complete the deal with Watson, and now the Browns and Texans needed to agree on compensation.
Deshaun Watson Trade Details
- Houston Texans receive: 2022 first-round pick (13th overall), 2023 first-round pick, 2024 first-round pick, 2022 fourth-round pick, 2023 third-round pick, and a 2024 fourth-round pick.
- Cleveland Browns receive: QB Deshaun Watson and a 2024 sixth-round pick.
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