DESHAUN WATSON NEWS

Burrow returns for Bengals as Dolphins rally for win

Nine months after tearing both the ACL and MCL in his left knee, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow took his first snaps of the preseason against the Dolphins

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kelly: Deshaun Watson doesn't make sense for Dolphins right now ' Commentary Another NFL rumor has linked the Dolphins to the Texans' Deshaun Watson, but trading for the embattled QB now doesn't make any sense. The Do...

AUGUST 29, 2021 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Deshaun Watson News: Dolphins, Panthers Linked as Trade Rumors Heat Up The latest Deshaun Watson trade rumors have linked the QB to the Miami Dolphins and Carolina Panthers.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Deshaun Watson trade rumors: Dolphins reemerge as frontrunners to land Houston QB, per report Watson commands a high price in trades, but how does his ongoing civil cases affect what teams want to offer?

AUGUST 28, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Could be dealt to Miami? The Dolphins have emerged as frontrunners in trade discussions to acquire Watson from the Texans, according to Charles Robinson of Yahoo.

Impact Robinson notes that the Panthers, Broncos and Eagles have also expressed interest, with some teams seeking protection for their draft picks in the event Watson faces criminal prosecution and/or an NFL suspension as a result of ongoing investigations into sexual assault allegations from multiple women.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Dolphins could trade for Deshaun Watson within the week, what about Tua? A trade could happen within the next week, according to reports.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Panthers not currently entertaining a trade for Texans QB Deshaun Watson The growing cloud of uncertainty hanging over Texans QB Deshaun Watson has the Panthers currently standing down on any potential trade.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Could stay on 53-man roster The Texans may need to keep Watson on their 53-man roster even if they don't expect him to play in games, Aaron Reiss of The Athletic reports.

Impact NFL investigators have yet to meet with Watson because they're waiting for criminal investigations to be completed. The league reportedly wants to meet with the quarterback before considering the commissioner's exempt list, which was used in the past to keep players like Michael Vick (2009), Adrian Peterson (2014) and Kareem Hunt (2018) off the field before they were officially suspended. The Texans thus may end up keeping Watson on the roster as a healthy scratch this year, likely waiting for their opportunity to trade him to another team for a haul of draft picks. Injured reserve would be an easy solution to keep Watson on the team but off of the 53-man roster, but he seems to be perfectly healthy at the moment, in part because he's done so little on the practice field this summer, mostly working with third- and fourth-stringers.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Works out on separate field Watson worked out on a field away from the practice area Tuesday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Watson is not injured but has not been taking part in team drills. He attends meetings and works out on the side or on another field by himself. Watson did not travel with Houston for its first two preseason games, and the team is preparing to move forward without him.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

With awkward video, NFL includes Deshaun Watson among top players for 2021 NFL features ex-Clemson QB Deshaun Watson of Houston Texans in promo video as he faces legal charges.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • GREENVILLEONLINE.COM

NFL releases uncomfortable video after Texans' Deshaun Watson makes Top 100 list The NFL clearly wasn't happy about Deshaun Watson making its Top 100 list.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

May be weekly scratch this season Watson could spend the 2021 season on "the Texans' 53-man roster as a healthy scratch each week," Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact As Barshop mentioned, the NFL hasn't put any restrictions on Watson during training camp as the investigation proceeds with regard to his legal situation. And the league also may not place Watson on the commissioner's exempt list before the regular season. With his activity during camp practices few and far between to date and no snaps through two preseason games -- mostly due to ankle and calf injuries -- he's fallen behind in the QB pecking order in Houston, where he resides fourth on the depth chart behind expected starter Tyrod Taylor, Jeff Driskel and 2021 third-round pick Davis Mills. Clearly, the Texans aren't forced to make a decision on Watson for a few weeks, but weekly DNPs this fall could be in the cards.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

QB Rush solid for Cowboys in 20-14 preseason loss to Texans

Cooper Rush’s days as the backup to Dak Prescott in Dallas might not be over

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Should I draft Deshaun Watson in 2021 fantasy football leagues? Deshaun Watson is facing numerous sexual assault allegations, and he's requested a trade from the Texans. Is he worth a roster spot on your...

AUGUST 18, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

FBI now investigating Texans' Deshaun Watson's sexual assault allegations Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson faces sexual assault allegations.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • NJ.COM

Attorney: FBI probing allegations tied to Texans quarterback

An attorney for 22 women who have filed lawsuits accusing Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault and harassment says he and some of his clients have spoken to...

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson has met with FBI but not NFL: Lawyer Deshaun Watson, who is facing 22 civil lawsuits accusing him of sexual misconduct and sexual assault, has yet to meet NFL investigators beca...

AUGUST 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Texans coach David Culley: QB Deshaun Watson not injured, but 'does what we ask him to do' Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has been a sporadic presence at the team's practices, but coach David Culley said it's not injury...

AUGUST 17, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Absent again Watson didn't practice Tuesday and isn't expected to travel with the Texans for Saturday's preseason game in Dallas, ESPN's Sarah Barshop reports.

Impact Coach David Culley attributed Watson's absence from Monday's practice to a schedule change, but the Texans got back to their routine on Tuesday and the quarterback still wasn't on the field. Between his trade request and legal situation, Watson may not have a future in Houston and doesn't seem to be part of the plan for Week 1. He's been in and out of practice throughout training camp, doing very little even when he's technically been a participant.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Monday Watson did not participate in Monday's practice, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The daily Watson watch continues. The quarterback, who did not travel with the team for Saturday's preseason opener in Green Bay, received treatment for his ankle and calf while attending team meetings indoors. He had been a presence for all four practices last week after a weeklong absence. "Nothing has changed from last week," Texans coach David Culley said Monday morning. "We're not going to talk about what we do in personnel each day in practice." The Texans are expected to trade Watson, an event many believe hinges upon the pending legal matters facing the quarterback.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Love 'dinged' in Packers' 26-7 preseason loss to Texans

Tyrod Taylor went 4 of 4 for 40 yards in his lone series and rookie quarterback Davis Mills led a couple of scoring drives for the Houston Texans in a 26-7 preseason victory over t...

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grand Jury Investigation Started on Deshaun Watson Case - OutKick Deshaun Watson is in training camp and concurrently fighting 22 pending civil lawsuits related to sexual misconduct. On Friday, news dropped...

AUGUST 13, 2021 • OUTKICK.COM

Timeline of Deshaun Watson sexual assault lawsuits: NFL interviews 10 plaintiffs, QB participates in Texans camp as investigation continues Texans QB Deshaun Watson has requested a trade but now faces a NFL investigation, a criminal inquiry and more than 20 civil suits.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Deshaun Watson Accusers Frustrated: 'NFL, Roger Goodell Have Failed Me' - OutKick 22 women have accused Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct. Two of the accusers, Lauren Baxley and Ashley Soli, ex...

AUGUST 13, 2021 • OUTKICK.COM

'WHY ARE YOU FILMING ME': Texans' Deshaun Watson snaps at media In the throes of his training camp of discontent, Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson snapped at the camera crews that filmed players walking...

AUGUST 13, 2021 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM