Deshaun Watson Could be a ‘Healthy Scratch’ For the Entire Season

Houston Texans Quarterback Desahun Watson is in the middle of a situation that doesn’t seem to have any resolution. Watson says he won’t play for the team, but then showed up to practice. The Texans say the want to keep their controversial QB, but he’s not practicing with the team, instead practicing on his own.

Deshaun Watson is working out with a trainer on the side field again today.

— Sarah Barshop (@sarahbarshop) August 24, 2021

While his legal woes try to get sorted out, the team is reportedly saying he could be a healthy scratch.

According to the report, Watson may just be a healthy inactive for the entire season.

The Athletic's Aaron Reiss said Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson could be a "healthy scratch" during the 2021 regular season. #NFL #Texans

— NFL Rumors  (@nflrums) August 26, 2021

It seems like NFL can’t put him on the exempt list because the NFL can’t interview him since he’s under investigation.

But the team can just not play him instead of “suspending” him.

Maybe draft him as a backup QB hoping he plays at some point?

What a mess.

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