According to ESPN, citing league sources, Watson requested the trade weeks ago and hasn’t spoken to new Texans general manager Nick Caserio or executive Jack Easterby.
Trade rumors have become rampant in recent weeks since Watson’s grievances with the team have become public, but his formal request to be dealt makes it reality.
With Watson playing his final snap for the Texans looking like a foregone conclusion, the bigger question is where will he end up.
The Miami Dolphins remain a possibility to land the disgruntled quarterback despite the New York Jets emerging as the apparent frontrunner.