We have already seen two starting quarterbacks switch teams, and more changes could be on the way.
One of the biggest dominoes in that carousel is Kirk Cousins. Rumors have been floating around for weeks about both potential extensions and trades, but nothing has come to fruition. The other major domino to fall is Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson.
After not being charged on Thursday by a grand jury when he was accused by 22 different women of different variations of sexual assault, some of the big-name journalists and news breakers were quick to start discussing how fast a potential Watson trade could come together.
The biggest factor in those trade talks is the landing spot.
While there are many teams that would want his services, Watson’s no-trade clause does inhibit where he could go in a trade. Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network named the Vikings as a potential suitor on Saturday.
The #Vikings have expressed interest in Deshaun Watson despite the presence of quarterback Kirk Cousins, according to sources who spoke to @AaronWilson_NFL.https://t.co/Urh3CAPc0q
— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) March 12, 2022
This matches up with ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler’s mentioning of the Vikings as a potential team to acquire the services of the star quarterback.
Acquiring Watson would likely cost as much, if not more than what the Denver Broncos gave up for Russell Wilson: two firsts, two seconds, three starting caliber players and a fifth. With the uncertainty of Cousins’ future beyond this season, this is something that will be worth monitoring as we approach the new league year next Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET.
