DESHAUN WATSON NEWS

Listed fourth on depth chart Watson is the No. 4 quarterback on Houston's initial preseason depth chart, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Watson missed a week of practice with calf and ankle injuries, and even when he's been healthy he hasn't taken part in team drills -- presumably because of his trade request and/or legal situation. The Texans essentially have said as little as possible, but coach David Culley did acknowledge that Watson is unlikely to play in the preseason opener Saturday against Green Bay. Tyrod Taylor has been leading Houston's first-team offense in practice.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Held out of team drills again Watson followed the same routine for a third straight practice Wednesday, leaving the field before full-team drills, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Watson was out for about a week with minor ankle and calf injuries, but his current limitations on the practice field likely have more to do with his trade request and/or legal situation. Texans coach David Culley said Tuesday that Watson is unlikely to play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Packers.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ranking the biggest concerns for each AFC South team in 2021

From major injuries to rookie coaches, questions abound for the four AFC South squads, Randy Mueller writes.

AUGUST 11, 2021

Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson 'unlikely to play' in pre-season opener Houston coach David Culley said the quarterback is unlikely to play vs. Green Bay on Saturday due to the “limited reps he’s had in practice....

AUGUST 10, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Neither Aaron Rodgers or Deshaun Watson Will Play in the Packers - Texans Game Jordan Love has won the Green Bay Packers starting quarterback job! Well, at least for the preseason. Aaron Rodgers will not appear in the P...

AUGUST 10, 2021 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

David Culley: Deshaun Watson 'unlikely to play' in Texans' preseason game vs. Packers Unsurprisingly, the Texans aren't planning for Deshaun Watson to play in Saturday's preseason game in Green Bay. Coach David Culley said T...

AUGUST 10, 2021 • NFL.COM

The Deshaun Watson saga just keeps getting murkier Returns to practice Monday, but won’t travel with team amid numerous sexual harassment allegations

AUGUST 10, 2021 • DEADSPIN.COM

On track to miss preseason opener Texans head coach David Culley said Watson is "unlikely" to be available for Saturday's preseason opener versus the Packers "based on the limited reps" the quarterback has had in t...

Impact Watson was back on the field Monday after missing time last week with ankle and calf issues, but the Texans aren't yet eager to expose him to game action. The 25-year-old's status for the remainder of the preseason is up in the air at this point, given his pending legal situation along with his stated desire to be traded elsewhere ahead of Week 1. Expect Tyrod Taylor to start against Green Bay, with Davis Mills and Jeff Driskel also picking up reps under center later in the contest.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Texans camp observations: Brandin Cooks' awkward fit, Deshaun Watson's return and preseason plans Quarterback Deshaun Watson returned to Houston Texans practice for the first time in a week on Monday.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rapoport: Deshaun Watson threw, participated in Texans camp Monday NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson threw, participated in Texans camp Monday.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • NFL.COM

Watson returns to practice with Texans after almost a week

Deshaun Watson returned to practice with the Houston Texans after not taking part in workouts for almost a week

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Status for preseason opener TBD The Texans have yet to clarify whether Watson will travel with the team to Green Bay ahead of its preseason opener Saturday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Watson, who recently missed practice time while receiving treatment on his ankle and calf, returned to the field Monday and participated in some individual drills. The report adds that the quarterback headed to the locker room once 11-on-11 work began, but he later returned to the field and observed the session, minus his pads. Though Watson is back at practice, his desire to be traded and his pending legal situation have led to continued uncertainty with regard to how things will play out between the signal-caller and the Texans.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Why Do the Texans Still Want Deshaun Watson? The Deshaun Watson saga is ongoing with no resolution in sight. Not for Watson's trade demand to the Houston Texans or for Watson's many civ...

AUGUST 9, 2021 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Suits up for practice Watson (ankle) is in uniform for Monday's practice, Aaron Reiss of The Athletic reports.

Impact Watson was a limited participant at the beginning of training camp -- he reportedly was held out of most team drills -- and then missed practice entirely last week while nursing a minor foot/ankle injury. He's now back on the field, but the combination of his trade request and legal situation likely will impact his practice involvement even if the ankle is no longer an issue. Tyrod Taylor has worked as the first-team quarterback throughout camp.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Texans QB's sex assault cases highlight concerns amid #MeToo

Lawyers fighting sexual assault allegations against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson face a predicament: Defending their client means working to discredit the claims of 22...

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another practice absence Watson (ankle) is not practicing Friday, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

Impact Watson is not on the field for the start of Friday's walkthrough session, marking his fourth consecutive absence from practice. When Watson was on the field during the early portion of training camp, prior to his ankle injury, he was reportedly stuck working with the backups. Meanwhile, veteran signal-caller Tyrod Taylor has handled most of Houston's first-team reps.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Deshaun Watson to Eagles Trade Rumor More Absurd With Each Tweet NFL training camps are in full swing across the country and the Hall of Fame Game is tonight, which means we're just a few short weeks away...

AUGUST 5, 2021 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Jones: 'There's not much' to any Deshaun Watson to the Eagles rumors NFL Media's Kim Jones addresses the rumors of quarterback Deshaun Watson possibly being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • NFL.COM

Missing practice again Watson will be held out of practice Thursday with calf and ankle tightness, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

Impact Watson wasn't doing much at camp before the injury, seemingly participating just to avoid fines. He still wants to be traded, and he's still facing 22 civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault and misconduct. Tyrod Taylor has been handling most of Houston's first-team QB reps, but rookie Davis Mills could also make starts if Watson eventually is traded, suspended or placed on the commissioner's exempt list.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Why is this trade allowed to happen? I peer into my crystal ball to see the future when Deshaun Watson is dealt to Philly

AUGUST 5, 2021 • DEADSPIN.COM

Remains sidelined Watson missed practice again Wednesday due to an apparent foot injury, Coty Davis of The USA Today reports.

Impact Even once he's past the foot issue he's reportedly dealing with, Watson's status with the Texans remains unclear. Between his desire to be traded and pending legal situation, there's plenty of uncertainly with regard to how things will play out between the signal caller and the franchise that drafted him in 2017. While Watson's training camp participation has been limited, Tyrod Taylor continues to handle Houston's first-team QB reps in practice.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Culley won't say why Watson missed practice with Texans

Deshaun Watson missed practice for the first time since Houston Texans’ camp began, but coach David Culley refused to explain why

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with minor foot injury Watson has a minor foot injury and won't practice Tuesday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

Impact With the Texans putting on pads for Tuesday's practice, Watson might've been absent or limited even if he didn't have the foot issue. Between his standing trade request and the 22 civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault and misconduct, it isn't clear the 25-year-old quarterback has a professional future in Houston. However, Watson presumably will continue attending training camp, if only to avoid the possibility of $50,000 fines for each day missed.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

DeShaun Watson Accuser Goes Into Graphic Detail About Massage Requests - OutKick In an interview with YouTube personality Tasha K., massage therapist Nia Lewis, one of DeShaun Watson's 22 sexual assault accusers, went int...

AUGUST 2, 2021 • OUTKICK.COM

Texans camp takeaways: How Tyrod Taylor feels about Deshaun Watson's presence Tyrod Taylor said Deshaun Watson's presence at Houston Texans training camp has not been a distraction.

JULY 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM