Deshaun Watson

2022 - 3 - 19

The Browns are trading for Deshaun Watson (unknown)

I was in the middle of writing an editorial piece on Baker Mayfield and Browns' free agency when the surprising tweet was made by Ian Rapoport of the NFL ...

Two teams rumored to have been interested in Mayfield are the Seattle Seahawks, after having dealt Russell Wilson away, and the Indianapolis Colts, who shipped Carson Wentz away. Cleveland will also work on a deal to trade Mayfield now too, although the team figures to get peanuts in return for him, comparatively speaking. Per Rapoport, the Browns are giving Watson a fully guaranteed 5-year contract worth $230 million.

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At what price? Deshaun Watson trade might cost Cleveland Browns ... (ESPN Australia)

What did it cost the Browns to bring Deshaun Watson to Cleveland? Essentially, everything, including putting their image and reputation on the line.

But in January, he was arrested on charges of aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest with violence and public exposure in Florida. McDowell is unlikely to return to the Browns this season. He was sentenced to 11 months in jail and three years' probation after pleading guilty to the series of crimes. Two months later, he was found in possession of a stolen truck, leading to another charge of receiving and concealing stolen property. The Browns did receive a 2024 fifth-round pick in return. That's what it took for the Browns to climb back into the mix for Watson, who on Thursday had eliminated Cleveland from consideration. As it stands, the NFL could suspend Watson for a minimum of six games through its code of conduct policy for violations related to sexual assault.

Deshaun Watson: Star quarterback to accept trade to Browns on ... (The Guardian)

The controversial All-Pro quarterback Deshaun Watson has reportedly changed his mind and will accept a trade to the Cleveland Browns.

The Browns’ public pursuit of Watson angered incumbent starter Baker Mayfield, who requested a trade. The three-time Pro Bowler became a target of the Browns after a grand jury declined to indict him on sexual misconduct claims made by 22 women. Watson, who didn’t play last season for Houston due to legal problems, had informed the Browns on Thursday that he wasn’t coming.

NFL bombshell as 'monster' $310m trade shatters records and ends ... (Fox Sports)

NFL bombshell as 'monster' $310m trade shatters records and ends dressing room rift.

Watson interviewed with the Cleveland Browns this week, with initial reports saying the team had passed. Trade speculation has been surrounding Watson since early last offseason, when he demanded a trade from the organisation. From 2018-2020, Watson averaged 4,280 passing yards, 28.3 touchdowns, and 9.3 interceptions per season, including a league-leading 4,823 passing yards and 33 touchdowns in 2020. He received some clarity to his legal situation last week when a Harris County, Texas grand jury did not find enough evidence to charge him on nine criminal counts. “That completely changed the landscape. So they went for it.”

Breaking: Atlanta Falcons lose out on Deshaun Watson (Blogging Dirty)

In what has been a stunning turn of events, the Atlanta Falcons will not be acquiring Deshaun Watson. Now, what do they do?

The Falcons are now an even bigger mess. The absolute best option for them is to try and mend the relationship with Matt Ryan. They have to get him back or else they will be burned at the stake by fans. As if things could not get even crazier for the Atlanta Falcons and the NFL as a whole over the past week—Deshaun Watson will not be a Falcons.

LeBron James Celebrates the Browns Trading for Deshaun Watson on Twitter (unknown)

Editor's note: This story contains accounts of sexual assault. If you or someone you know is a survivor of sexual assault, contact the National Sexual ...

Each game that Watson misses from a potential suspension would cost him $55,556, a source told SI‘s Albert Breer, instead of the much more significant number if his contract was laid out in a more traditional way. A full timeline of the allegations against Watson and how the legal situation has played out over the last year is available here. Although James was outwardly excited that the Browns acquired Watson, the trade for the 26-year-old quarterback was met with widespread backlash on Friday. Although he will not face criminal charges, Watson still faces 22 active civil lawsuits that allege sexual harassment and assault.