The Houston Texans and Miami Dolphins may not complete the process to send quarterback Deshaun Watson to the AFC East.
According to Aaron Wilson of Sports Talk 790, the Texans and Dolphins aren’t expected to make a deal before the trade deadline on Nov. 2 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time.
Dealing Watson at the trade deadline wouldn’t exactly be helpful to Miami as they are 1-7, the same as Houston. Watson would be going from one challenged franchise to another, and it is highly unlikely Watson’s presence would lead to Miami ripping off enough of a winning streak to put the Dolphins in the postseason.
Another big holdup has to be the murkiness of Watson’s status as it pertains to his off-field issues. The three-time Pro Bowler is the defendant in a lawsuit wherein 22 women allege he committed sexual assault. Furthermore, 10 women have filed such criminal complains with the Houston Police Department, for which there has also been an FBI probe. Arguably the biggest red flag for any NFL owner is that the whole matter is being investigated by the league and is subject to its own punitive action.