The Carolina Panthers are reportedly prepared to make the Houston Texans an "aggressive" trade offer for quarterback Deshaun Watson.
ESPN's David Newton reported Saturday the Panthers are waiting for Watson to waive his no-trade clause before they enter formal negotiations with the Texans, but that's viewed as more of a formality than a significant hurdle.
The update comes after a Texas grand jury declined to indict Watson on nine criminal complaints Friday related to allegations of sexual assault and misconduct toward women during massage sessions. He still faces 22 civil lawsuits.