Texans Trade Deshaun Watson to Browns; Odds Take Dramatic Turn

Neil Parker

Last Updated: March 19, 2022 5:54 AM EDT • 1 min 6 sec read. Twitter link Google News Link

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 03: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans in action against the Tennessee Titans during a game at NRG Stadium on January 03, 2021 in Houston, Texas. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Carmen Mandato / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Update:

The deal is now official:

https://twitter.com/HoustonTexans/status/1504963607418834949

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson decided he would waive his no-trade clause to be dealt to the Cleveland Browns on Friday, according to multiple reports.

As a result, Cleveland’s odds to win Super Bowl LVII have dropped significantly following the news at major sportsbooks.

Additionally, NFL Insider Ian Rapoport tweeted the details of Watson’s record-breaking contract agreement with the Browns on Friday.

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1504907491888537605

While final details of what Cleveland will be sending to Houston in exchange for Watson should surface sooner than later, NFL Network host Tom Pelissero tweeted an initial outline of the assets the Browns traded to the Texans.

https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1504910607430078465

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A grand jury declined to indict Watson after an investigation from lawsuits filed by 22 women accusing him of harassment and sexual assault stemming from massage incidents, while rumors what team the three-time Pro-Bowler would play with next have been swirling for the past week.

Watson last played in the 2020 season when his 4,823 passing yards, 8.9 yards per attempt and 12.6 yards per completion paced the NFL. His resume also includes winning the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship.

Browns Super Bowl Odds - March 17 to March 18

Caesars Sportsbook: +4000 to +1600

FanDuel Sportsbook: +3200 to +1600

DraftKings Sportsbook: +3000 to +1500

Deshaun Watson MVP Odds - March 1 to March 12 to March 18

Caesars Sportsbook: +7500 - +2500 - +2500

FanDuel Sportsbook: +3500 - +3000 - +2500

DraftKings Sportsbook: +3500 - +3000 - +2200

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Written By:
Neil Parker

A lifelong Cowboys, Cubs, Maple Leafs and Gators supporter, Neil has been covering sports in print and online since 2011. His past stops include USA TODAY, theScore, DraftKings Playbook and RotoWire among others. He's a graduate of St. Thomas University and Acadia University and spends ample time at KenWo Golf Club.