Report: Deshaun Watson's 5th-Year Option Exercised by Texans Amid Contract Talks

Houston TexansThe Houston Texans triggered Deshaun Watson's fifth-year option for the 2021 season, according to ESPN's Field Yates.

Sarah Barshop of ESPN added the Texans are still looking to agree to a long-term extension with the two-time Pro Bowler: "The Texans last week began to engage in 'very preliminary' discussions with Watson and his representatives with more to come."

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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