Deshaun Watson live news updates: New Browns QB introduced at news conference, answers media questions by Ken Blaze

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Deshaun Watson live news updates: New Browns QB introduced at news conference, answers media questions

ken blaze

Mar 30, 2022

After initially eliminating the Browns from the list of teams he would waive his no-trade clause for, former Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson now lands in Cleveland. The Browns will send six total draft picks, including three first-round picks, to the Texans in the blockbuster trade and Watson gets a new, fully guaranteed $230 million contract. Watson passed his physical Thursday and was introduced and answered questions from the media Friday. Several teams, including the Panthers, Saints and Falcons, had been interested in a trade for Watson now that he will not face criminal charges on allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Watson still faces 22 civil lawsuits and a second grand jury in Texas mulled one of the criminal complaints against Watson on Thursday before also deciding not to move forward.Watson, who sat out the 2021 season, has not played since 2020 when he led the league in passing with 4,823 yards through the air. The 26-year-old also threw for 33 touchdowns with seven interceptions on a 70.2 completion percentage for a 112.4 rating that season.This live experience from The Athletic follows developments, news and more surrounding a trade that could change the face of the league for 2022 and beyond.Refresh this page for more updates and relevant reading from The Athletic.(Photo: Nick Cammett / Getty Images)

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