There should be no issue with Watson waiving his trade clause per ESPN.

[TheCasillas]

23 minutes ago, onmyown said:

“An issue with having the clause waived is not anticipated, the source said.”

This may sound like some crazy line of thinking…but…if there is no issue why is it not already waived?

I think that can officially happen on Wednesday when the new league year starts

[Actionman0z]

2 minutes ago, TheRumGone said:

From my understand they don’t have good young talent on rookie contracts to trade. Someone can see if that is incorrect. They just have picks. 

Remember. We’re talking about a Matt Rhule coached team with no o line, and after this trade no draft picks or good defensive players… doesn’t sound like a place anyone on this board wants to play let alone DWatt

[Catsfan69]

There is nearly zero chance that trading for him will be good for us.

[Thompcat]

And Philadelphia can give then a Qb with Hurts plus a really good  receiver in Smith.

[*FreeFua*]

1 minute ago, Catsfan69 said:

There is nearly zero chance that trading for him will be good for us.

Because not having a franchise QB for all but 5 seasons in our history has worked out so well for us 

[TheCasillas]

Just now, Thompcat said:

And Philadelphia can give then a Qb with Hurts plus a really good  receiver in Smith.

they wouldnt do that trade. Howie Roseman is a pretty cocky individual, I doubt he lets Caserio rip apart his team for Watson. 

[Carl Spackler]

I stand by it: Tepper trading every good player and a ton of draft picks for Watson is a back door way to move the team.

Lowest attendance in modern NFL history incoming. 

[TheRumGone]

4 minutes ago, Actionman0z said:

Remember. We’re talking about a Matt Rhule coached team with no o line, and after this trade no draft picks or good defensive players… doesn’t sound like a place anyone on this board wants to play let alone DWatt

Matt rhule is replaceable. Top 5 Franchise qbs are not. 
 

we’ll see if this actually happens and what the deal contains. Remember that this is essentially 2 first round picks because the #6 pick this year is us basically taking a top 5 qb. What we give up in players will be interesting.

we can also renegotiate his contract to make some moves this year in FA. from the Texans forum

Bargain for whatever team he lands on compared to the more recent QB contracts ..... the Texans having paid ~$50m in up front money and taken the cap hit .... They better get a kings ransom in picks.

[La Pantera]

1 minute ago, *FreeFua* said:

Because not having a franchise QB for all but 5 seasons in our history has worked out so well for us 

If you get rid of your young guys and give away all those future picks, we'll still be a shitty team. Just one with a franchise QB

[Monrowed]

6 minutes ago, Catsfan69 said:

There is nearly zero chance that trading for him will be good for us.

One good thing is that Sam Darnold would no longer be the starter.

[USDepartmentOfSavagery]

I’m telling you, Cam Newton is going to play a role in this if it comes to pass. He will 100% be Watsons backup and may even be helping pitch the idea of Carolina to him. 

Edited March 12, 2022 by USDepartmentOfSavagery

[Geronimo]

I got a feeling it's going to be a new Carolina offense this season that includes terron armstead, Deshaun Watson and a healthy CMC.  We might even see some other new additional pieces depending on what they wanna do with dj Moore

[SmokinwithWilly]

1 minute ago, Monrowed said:

One good thing is that Sam Darnold would no longer be the starter.

If there's any type of league suspension he still would be. 

[thennek]

Serious question- why would Watson leave Houston for the Panthers? 
What would make him think things are better in Carolina…..