The Houston Texans may have another suitor for quarterback Deshaun Watson’s services.
According to Aaron Wilson from the Pro Football Network, the Seattle Seahawks are exploring scenarios wherein they could acquire the three-time Pro Bowler.
Now that the Seattle Seahawks have traded franchise quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos, they’ve created a huge void at the most important position in the NFL. The Seahawks, if they’re going to be a contender, can’t rely on former Broncos first-round draft pick Drew Lock as the answer under center. The Seahawks are interested in Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. Seattle is expected to explore trade scenarios for the three-time Pro Bowl passer, according to league sources not authorized to speak publicly.
The Watson-to-Seattle possibility was one that the Texans Wire posited the day of the the Wilson-to-Denver trade.
What is complicating Watson’s move to any NFL city is his being named as a defendant in a lawsuit wherein 22 women allege he committed sexual assault. Until a resolution manifests, Watson will be tethered to the AFC South club.
General manager Nick Caserio told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine on March 1 that the organization is taking the Watson situation “day to day.”
“I would say that situation, we’ve talked about this with our group, we’re day to day in terms of handling that,” said Caserio. “Once the information becomes more relevant or prevalent, then we’ll handle it accordingly. My philosophy from the beginning has always been to do the right thing by the Houston Texans organization, and we’re going to continue to do that here moving forward.”
