Listen closely, intrepid Colts fan. The Houston Texans do not have to trade Deshaun Watson. He’s officially requested a trade, yes, but that does not mean Houston must acquiesce. The NFL season is still many months away. The Texans might hope Watson’s anger eventually subsides and they can salvage their relationship with the 25-year-old face of the franchise. New coach David Culley is said to have a fan in Watson and the same goes for Texans offensive coordinator Tim Kelly, who is being retained by Houston.
Furthermore, unlike the Detroit Lions, the Texans have not announced intentions to trade their quarterback.