Deshaun Watson was not present at the Texans’ Tuesday practice, their first padded scrimmage of training camp. When asked by reporters, Texans head coach David Culley didn’t offer up much of an explanation. 
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“We make decisions every day based on what’s best for our football team,” Culley said (Twitter link via Field Yates of ESPN.com). “Nothing new today on that.”
Watson still wants out of Houston, even in the midst of 20+ lawsuits. The Texans are willing to make that happen, though they’re asking for a lot in return. Texans GM Nick Caserio reportedly wants a combination of five high draft picks plus quality players in exchange for the embattled quarterback.
For his part, Caserio doesn’t seem to be in any rush. The Texans would have to pay Watson to not play if he’s placed on team or the Commissioner’s Exempt list. Still, his $10.54MM salary isn’t necessarily a backbreaker, and Caserio would prefer to wait it out. This way, he’ll have a chance at a better haul next year rather than accepting pennies on the dollar.
Up until today, Watson was at training camp and successfully avoiding $50K in daily fines. Even then, his participation was light with no team drills.
What is the NFL waiting for? I’m surprised they haven’t just put him on the exempt list. Seems somewhat unfair to the Texans to just leave his status in limbo like this. Does anyone expect him to actually take the field this year?
Eagles just opened up cap space yesterday….is it possible a trade is coming?
Stop it!!! No thanks!
Colts could use Watson if he’s not going to be suspended anytime soon.
Deshaun is probably busy, off getting a massage somewhere.
Off getting off
They need to put him in bubblewrap, wait for the legal side to clear up, & then trade.
Too bad so sad. You made you’re own bed DeShaun. Lie down in it.
It wasn’t a bed.. just many massage tables. Lol
Wait – some of you actually would want your team to take on this distraction?