The Houston Texans signed quarterback Deshaun Watson on Saturday to a four-year contract extension worth $160 million with a $27 million signing bonus.
Texans chairman and CEO Cal McNair published a statement via the team’s official Twitter account stating how much the two-time Pro Bowler means to the franchise, the city, and his family.
“Deshaun Watson is not only a special player and a great leader for our football team, but he is an exceptional human being that cares about the community,” McNair wrote. “Our commitment to winning is synonymous with a commitment to our quarterback. I’m certain my dad is smiling down on this special day in Texans history, because he always admired Deshaun as a player and as a person.
“I’d like to thank Coach O’Brien, Jack Easterby and the Athletes First team for htier hard work in making sure Deshaun will be a Texan for years to come. Today is a great day for the Texans and our fans. Our city and our organization are better with Deshaun in it. Go Texans!”
DW4 is a special person!@DeshaunWatson | #WeAreTexans pic.twitter.com/covJrem2vH
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) September 5, 2020
The Texans take on the Kansas City Chiefs Sept. 10 to kickoff the 2020 season. Houston seeks to advance beyond the divisional round for the first time in franchise history. Having the Watson contract situation out of the way may be a distraction that won’t bug them as they endeavor towards the elusive goal.
