Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson remains with the AFC South organization as it stands today, but the troubled signal-caller could soon be on the move.
With the Miami Dolphins long being linked to Watson, who is still facing some very serious sexual assault allegations and presumably more than a few legal battles ahead, the Texans have continually tried to distance themselves from the former first round NFL Draft pick. In addition to the Dolphins, there is apparently at least one other team that has at least checked in on Watson and his availability via trade.
According to a recent report from CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora, the New Orleans Saints could be a dark-horse team to watch when it comes to a Watson trade away from the Texans this season.
CBS' Jason La Canfora said he spoke with multiple GMs and they doubt any team would trade for Watson while he's under investigation but "the Dolphins remain his primary suitor and some GMs believe the Saints could emerge as a darkhorse" and Eagles aren't pursuing Watson.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) October 3, 2021
Of course, the Dolphins currently employ the quarterback tandem of the oft-injured Tua Tagovailoa and journeyman back-up Jacoby Brissett, who is serving as the team's starter under center at the moment. On the other hand, the Saints have former Tampa Bay Buccaneers signal-caller Jameis Winston leading the charge on offense, with Swiss Army knife and versatile offensive weapon Taysom Hill also in the mix as needed.
Heading into Week 5, the Dolphins sit at a disappointing 1-3 on the year while losing three straight games after their Week 1 win over the New England Patriots. The Saints stand at an even 2-2 but play in one of the tougher divisions in the NFL.
Meanwhile, the Deshaun Watson-less Texans are 1-3 on the season after losing three straight games—the latest one an embarrassing 40-0 drubbing at the hands of the Buffalo Bills.
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