Despite facing 22 civil lawsuits for alleged sexual assault as well as a potential suspension by the NFL, Deshaun Watson has found a new team. The Cleveland Browns will acquire the quarterback from the Houston Texans in a blockbuster trade that will have a major impact on the entire league.
According to multiple reports, Cleveland will send five draft picks — including three first-round selections — to Houston to acquire the 26-year-old. The Browns will furthermore give him a new five-year contract extension at a fully guaranteed $230 million.
Watson originally entered the NFL as a first-round selection by the Texans in 2017 and quickly proved himself one of the best young passers in football.