Report: Texans were willing to trade QB Deshaun Watson before the NFL draft

The Houston Texans have been willing to trade quarterback Deshaun Watson all offseason, even going back before the NFL draft.

What impacted Watson’s going to another NFL team was his legal situation involving 22 women alleging sexual assault. Throw in the NFL also investigating the allegations, and the situation is an entanglement teams would have to consider before acquiring the three-time Pro Bowler.

According to Mark Berman of Fox 26 [KRIV-TV], Watson’s legal issues is what impacted teams and made them hesitant about pushing the button to commence a trade.

The former 2017 first-round pick reported to training camp on Sunday. Watson is still adamant about departing Houston and continuing his NFL career in another city. Watson also has a no-trade clause in his contract that he would have to waive in order to allow a trade to go forward — meaning, the Texans can’t just ship him anywhere, regardless of the favorable compensation.