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Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has Houston in his corner, including the city’s fellow stars. After attending the Texans’ 20-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts, Astros pitcher Justin Verlander met up with Watson post-game.
Included in the visit was some memorabilia for Verlander. Watson gave the 2019 AL Cy Young winner a signed, game-worn jersey — though not the color rush one he won in the win.
A jersey for Justin.
(via @JustinVerlander / IG) pic.twitter.com/ix90wiwmYh
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) November 22, 2019
Though an age difference — Watson at 24, Verlander at 36 — and a sport one, Watson and Verlander have formed a tight bond since their own 2017 arrivals in Houston. The two have had dinners together and breakdown film.
“I guess we just kind of relate that way, but honestly, I was blown away after the first time meeting him,” said Verlander on Oct. 17. “Just his demeanor how smart he was. His charisma, all the things that you want to see a young athlete.”
Regular, while walking the streets of Houston, you will see Watson and Verlander jerseys littered through the crowd. You may also see Verlander rocking a Watson one and vice-versa.