CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers will make an "aggressive" offer for Deshaun Watson as soon as the Houston quarterback waives his no-trade clause for them to negotiate with the Texans, a league source told ESPN.
An issue with having the clause waived is not anticipated, the source said.
The Panthers attempted to trade for Watson, 26, early last offseason before reports surfaced of 22 civil and 10 criminal cases of sexual misconduct against the three-time Pro Bowl selection. They backed off after that.
A grand jury on Friday in Houston voted not indict Watson on the criminal charges, leaving only the civil suits with accusations of sexual assault and inappropriate behaving during massage sessions against the former Clemson star.