Houston Texans star Deshaun Watson has "privately ... expressed an interest" in playing for the San Francisco 49ers, according to NFL Network's Jim Trotter.
Regarding the Niners, however, Trotter also reported a Watson trade is "not something they are pursuing." He added the three-time Pro Bowler would effectively have to force Houston's hand:
Jim TrotterIf Team Watson were to get HOU to reconsider its demands and create an environment in which SF has a legitimate chance of landing Watson, then the 49ers would be willing to engage b/c Watson is that good.