Deshaun Watson waives no-trade clause, will accept trade to Cleveland Browns, reports say - Cleveland 19 News

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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - In what is being called a “stunning turn of events,” Deshaun Watson is expected to sign a fully-guaranteed five-year, $230 million contract with the Cleveland Browns, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rappaport and ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Deshaun Watson has decided he wants to play for the Cleveland Browns in a stunning change of events, per sources. Watson has informed the Houston Texans that he now is willing to waive the no-trade clause in his contract to be dealt to Cleveland.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 18, 2022

Deshaun Watson plans to waive his no-trade clause to the #Browns, sources tell me and @TomPelissero. Yes, the Browns!!

Trade compensation still to be finalized with the #Texans, but Watson has made his choice: He expects to go to Cleveland.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 18, 2022

To finalize the deal, Watson waived his no-trade clause with the Houston Texans, according to Rappaport.

The trade involves the Browns sending three first-round draft picks along with a third and fifth-round pick to the Texans in exchange for the quarterback, who will likely be named the starter over Baker Mayfield, who requested to be traded yesterday.

Mayfield, who the Browns took as the top pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, led Cleveland to its first playoff victory in 26 years during the 2020 season.

He is in the final year of his rookie deal, which would pay him $19 million this season.

Deshaun Watson gets a fully guaranteed 5 year $230M contract. That is $80M more than the previous record for fully guaranteed money at signing ($150M). This deal was negotiated by David Mulugheta of Athletes First. https://t.co/nQls9WRpD1

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 18, 2022

The Browns were informed yesterday that they were out of the running for the 26-year-old quarterback, and the two teams considered the frontrunners to sign him were reportedly the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints.

Former Browns offensive lineman Joe Thomas posted his reaction on Twitter, as did former Cleveland Cavalier and current Los Angeles Laker LeBron James.

Watson did not play for the Texans during the 2021 season after requesting a trade.

He was also the defendant in 22 lawsuits alleging sexual assault and inappropriate conduct during massage sessions.

A Texas grand jury opted last week not to indict Watson on any criminal charges related to those incidents.

Watson could still face suspensions and other penalties from the league related to the allegations, but NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has not made a formal decision yet.

“Any transaction would have no effect on the NFL’s ongoing and comprehensive investigation of the serious allegations against Deshaun Watson. Nor would it affect his status under the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Personal Conduct Policy,” league officials stated Friday. “If the league’s investigation determined that Watson violated the Personal Conduct Policy, discipline may be imposed pursuant to the policy and the CBA.”

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