Deshaun Watson TRADED to the Browns

[bikerack]

Just heard from my friend and the Saints are the furthest along. The comp package has been signed off on and they just need Watson to agree to go to NO. Could happen as soon as tomorrow.

[bikerack]

The Panthers and Browns trade packages have been approved as well.

No real offer from the Falcons yet so a Watson meeting won't happen unless they get a framework approved.

[bikerack]

More teams calling at the "last minute" including the Giants...but unsure if Watson is even interested in them.

[bikerack]

Watson is taking the night (and maybe tomorrow) to make a decision. Everyone (including Watson) wants the deal done by Saturday.

[bikerack]

LOTS of smoke this morning that the Saints are going to be the team to get Watson.

He met with them for a 2nd time last night.

Players headed to Houston are starting to leak out (possibilities are Erik McCoy/Cesar Ruiz and CJ Gardner-Johnson). One of them (CJGJ) has even removed Saints stuff from his social media.

Cleveland has been told they are out of the mix.

That all being said, my friend says the ATL offer "is legit!"

[bikerack]

Panthers officially out

[Keith]

I wonder if Watson stalling his decision is to allow the Falcons time to trade Matt Ryan before killing his trade value any more than it has. Assuming Watson has picked Atlanta, it’s in his favor for his new team to maximize any return for Ryan.

I’m annoyed like everyone that Watson is taking his extra time to “weigh his decison”, but there’s no rush over a couple extra days. There’s like zero chance he hasn’t already decided.