Report: Philadelphia Eagles not in on Deshaun Watson trade
It was just late last month that rumors started to pick up regarding the Philadelphia Eagles targeting disgruntled Houston Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson.
Former NFL quarterback and NBC Sports analyst Chris Simms noted that owner Jeffrey Lurie had given general manager Howie Roseman permission to seek a trade if the price were right.
“Philadelphia is in that mix for the Deshaun Watson thing,” Simms said. “That’s a real thing. From everything I know, the owner has given them the green light as far as Howie Roseman and company to make that deal if it’s right.”
That might not be the case. In providing an update about his report last week indicating that the Texans have softened their stance involving a Watson trade, Fox Sports NFL insider Jay Glazer noted on Sunday that the Philadelphia Eagles are not in on Watson. He also reaffirmed that the Miami Dolphins are the team to watch.
Watson, 25, is inactive for a fourth consecutive game to open the season against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. This comes after he requested a trade early in the offseason and following allegations from over 20 women of sexual assault and/or misconduct being levied in the quarterback’s direction.
