Watson Willing to Waive No-Trade Clause for Cleveland Browns

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson now says he wants to play for the Cleveland Browns and is willing to waive a no-trade clause to do so.

The Browns and Texans are still finalizing the trade compensation, believed to be around $230M guaranteed.

He would receive $184 million over the first four years of his new contract -- a $48 million raise over what he was scheduled to make under his current contract.

BetOnline released odds on Watson's next team but appear to have left Cleveland out of the equation.  Instead they had him favored to land in New Orleans.

Deshaun Watson team in Week 1 of 2022 season

Saints              -200

Falcons            +150

Panthers          +1000

Lions                +2000

A Watson move to the Browns would also open up the chance for quarterback Baker Mayfield to find a new team.

His odds appeare here:

Baker Mayfield team in Week 1 of 2022 season

Colts                +150

Seahawks        +200

Lions                +600

Bucs                +700

Panthers          +800

Saints              +800

Falcons            +1000

Jets                  +2000

Texans             +2000

- Dan Shapiro, Gambling911.com