The Carolina Panthers are able to make an “aggressive” commerce provide for Deshaun Watson, in accordance with ESPN’s David Newton, as long as the Houston Texans quarterback is first prepared to waive his no-trade clause and permit the Panthers to barter.
Watson, 26, missed the whole 2021 season after studies surfaced within the offseason that the quarterback was going through allegations of sexual assault and misconduct from a number of ladies. On Friday, a grand jury in Houston voted to not indict Watson on 10 felony complaints. Whereas he is nonetheless going through 22 civil lawsuits for inappropriate conduct and a possible suspension from the NFL, groups are reportedly able to make an effort to accumulate Watson now.
Along with the Panthers, Newton says the Seattle Seahawks, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts and Cleveland Browns are all curious about Watson.
Previous to his season on the sidelines, Watson earned three consecutive Professional Bowl nods and led the NFL in passing yards in 2020. Over 4 seasons with the Texans, he is thrown 104 touchdowns with 36 interceptions, and he has one other 17 speeding touchdowns.
Among the many groups eyeing Watson, Carolina has the earliest draft choose at sixth total; nevertheless, the Panthers already traded away their second- and third-round picks in 2021 trades.
Carolina completed the 2021 season with probably the most interceptions and second-fewest landing passes. Former New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold began 11 video games for the Panthers, and Cam Newton returned to the staff to start out 5 video games.