INDIANAPOLIS -- Houston Texans coach Lovie Smith said he has "no idea" if quarterback Deshaun Watson will be on the team's roster next season, but that he thinks both parties will eventually "benefit from the situation."
Watson, who requested a trade from the Texans in January 2021, faces 22 lawsuits alleging sexual assault or inappropriate behavior. He reported to training camp last July but did not play for the Texans last season. The quarterback was a healthy scratch for all 17 games and collected his $10 million salary.
Smith, who was promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach last month to replace David Culley, said that while he doesn't know whether Watson will still be on the Texans' roster, "the good part about it is time kind of takes care of everything.