It wasn’t that long ago when the Carolina Panthers weren’t exactly a preferred destination for Deshaun Watson. But the NFL is a fluid business, and the team now finds itself closer to its white whale than ever before.
According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, the Panthers—along with their division rival in the New Orleans Saints—have made an offer for the Houston Texans quarterback. They are now likely to meet with Watson, who holds a no-trade clause in his $156 million contract, to presumably pitch their plans for a potential union.
The #Saints and #Panthers have made offers for #Texans QB Deshaun Watson and are likely to meet with him soon, sources tell me and @TomPelissero. Other teams also are involved. Watson has a no-trade clause and wants to meet with teams before formally waiving it anywhere.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2022
