Deshaun Watson trade rumors Panthers no longer pursuing Texans QB before 2021 deadline
Another day, another apparent change of heart from the regarding . Fresh off a fourth straight lo s in which starting quarterback was benched, the team the troubled signal-caller via trade, confirming earlier reports from CBS Sports NFL insider Jason La Canfora of Panthers Randal Grichuk Jersey owner David Tepper's interest in Watson. Now, however, with the 2021 trade deadline le s than a week away, Carolina is not expected to be in the mix, , with Watson, to date, only waiving his no-trade clause for the .It's Troy Tulowitzki Jersey po sible the Panthers would still prefer to be in the Watson sweepstakes, despite the QB facing 22 civil lawsuits alleging sexual a sault or misconduct. But as long as Watson refuses to waive his no-trade clause in their favor, any potential deal is off the table. This latest report regarding Carolina's ties to the former Pro Bowler comes a day after the indicated the Dolphins and Texans had , but Paul Molitor Jersey that Miami would not finalize the deal until Watson's legal i sues are resolved. Tuesday that Watson is mostly willing to go to any team interested in him -- contrary to indications he's already rejected inquiries from the , among others -- but "has not been interested in settlements" related to his legal i sues. Up to Brett Anderson Jersey this point, Anderson explained, requests for Watson to sign non-disclosure agreements in order to settle his cases have been "problematic" in resolving the lawsuits. When asked about Watson at the NFL owners meetings Tuesday, commi sioner Roger Goodell said the league does not have enough information or evidence from investigations into Watson to place the QB on the commi sioner's exempt list, effectively clearing the way for the Russell Martin Jersey former first-round pick to take the field in the event he's traded.