Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is willing to endure and pay fines in an attempt to force a deal, according to several reports.
“Watson is so committed, I’m told, that he’s willing to wait,” said ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler in “Rise“on Friday.” I was told that there is a very real possibility that he might not be able to appear in the preseason, not appear at the start of the regular season if it is not negotiated. They said that the relationship is simply too far now. ”
Fowler went on to say that Watson is monitoring a list of teams that he thinks may be a good option for a possible switch. Fowler mentioned several teams and specifically said to “be careful with the Denver Broncos”, a team that intrigued Watson.
Texans could fine Watson $ 95,877 for skipping the mini-field and $ 50,000 for each day of the training camp if he resists, according to ESPN’s Dan Graziano. If he skips preseason games, Watson will be fined a week’s wages ($ 620,000) for each game lost.
If Watson is really willing to resist and pay such high fines, he can force Houston. The Texans said they did not plan to negotiate Watson, but he would create a huge advantage if he did not attend the camp or preseason. Because they have Drew Lock as a backup option, the Broncos are in a good position to wait for the Texans. Watson’s drama may not have a resolution until the end of the off-season, perhaps even pre-season.