Deshaun Watson has sent the NFL into a frenzy after formally requesting a trade from the Houston Texans on Thursday. The news broke earlier in the day, and sources say the Texans have already received inquiries about Watson from nearly half of the league.
Watson, who was selected No. 12 overall by the Texans in 2017, has grown increasingly tired of the Texans' organization, and those frustrations were exacerbated this season. Now that Watson has taken the first step in getting out of Houston, NFL insider Ian Rapoport noted, "From what I understand, more than half the teams have called the Texans on Deshaun Watson." While insider Jonathan Jones reported that the New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, and Carolina Panthers are aggressively pursuing Watson.
With Watson's imminent departure, the city of Houston has effectively lost two superstar athletes that headlined their professional basketball and football teams. James Harden forced his way out of Houston earlier this month to play alongside Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. With Watson leaving next, what does this say about the future of pro-sports in Houston?
Source: cbssports.com
