Analyst believes NFL will place Deshaun Watson on exempt list before training camp
Deshaun Watson’s legal situation isn’t getting any clearer, and with training camp right around the corner, it may force the NFL into making some sort of decision on his status.
In a recent appearance on “The Dan Patrick Show,” Albert Breer of The MMQB thinks that the league might consider placing Watson on the commissioner’s exempt list at the start of training camp. Placement on the exempt list would mean Watson is paid his salary, but is not counted as a member of the active roster and cannot practice or play in games.
The situation is somewhat complicated by Watson’s stated desire to leave the Houston Texans, meaning the quarterback might not show up anyway. However, teams cannot forgive training-camp fines under the new CBA, so putting Watson on the exempt list might be a way to placate both the team and the player.
