Deshaun Watson changes mind, QB accepts trade to join Browns
Deshaun Watson changed his mind. The Browns have their franchise quarterback, one with some extra heavy baggage.
Despite sexual misconduct allegations made by nearly two dozen women against Watson while he was with Houston, Cleveland will make him its starting QB, the face of its organization and the highest-paid player in the NFL.
Watson waived his no-trade clause Friday and accepted a trade to the Browns after previously rejecting the team — a stunning reversal that rocked the NFL and changed the trajectory of two organizations.
In deciding to bring on Watson, the Browns have gone all in to win a Super Bowl. It's a choice they hope not to regret.
The Texans announced that they're agreed to terms with the Browns, one of four teams to actively court Watson this week.
The three-time Pro Bowler, who didn't play last season, had informed the Browns on Thursday that he wasn't coming. However, he had a change of heart, called them Friday and said he was ready to start fresh in Cleveland, said a person who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation.
Deshaun Watson changed his mind. The Browns have their franchise quarterback, one with some extra heavy baggage.
Despite sexual misconduct allegations made by nearly two dozen women against Watson while he was with Houston, Cleveland will make him its starting QB, the face of its organization and the highest-paid player in the NFL.
Watson waived his no-trade clause Friday and accepted a trade to the Browns after previously rejecting the team — a stunning reversal that rocked the NFL and changed the trajectory of two organizations.
In deciding to bring on Watson, the Browns have gone all in to win a Super Bowl. It's a choice they hope not to regret.
The Texans announced that they're agreed to terms with the Browns, one of four teams to actively court Watson this week.
The three-time Pro Bowler, who didn't play last season, had informed the Browns on Thursday that he wasn't coming. However, he had a change of heart, called them Friday and said he was ready to start fresh in Cleveland, said a person who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation.
