Two weeks ago, on a Friday afternoon similar to this one, the Houston Texans finalized their trade of Deshaun Watson to the Cleveland Brows. Three first round picks, the exchange of mid round selections here and there, $230 million guaranteed, Watson is a Cleveland Brown. After all of, Cal McNair’s lie, the trade request, the sexual assault allegations, the healthy scratches, the grand jury, Watson leveraged his no trade clause into being a Cleveland Brown, of all teams, and all situations, Watson is a Brown.
Today, Watson spoke to the media about his decision, along with the Browns decision makers, to discuss their decision to trade for him.