UPDATE: A league source said the deal is expected to include three first-round picks and two additional picks. Watson will receive a record-breaking fully guaranteed contract from the Browns, a 5-year $230 million deal, sources said.
CLEVELAND — In a jaw-dropping turn of events, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has decided to waive his no-trade clause and will sign with the Browns in a trade that is to come, a league source confirmed to News 5.
Watson's deposition comes after a grand jury declined to indict him following a police investigation following the filing of 22 civil lawsuits filed by women alleging sexual misconduct. Some of the women in the lawsuit allege Watson exposed himself, purposely touched their hands with his genitals, or forcefully tried to kiss them and perform other sexual acts during separate massage sessions.
On Thursday, the Browns had been informed that they were out of the running from acquiring Watson, and that he would not be interested in waiving his no-trade clause. However, after additional meetings with the Saints and a meeting with the Atalanta Falcons, Watson continued weighing his options, with the Falcons considered front runners at the time.
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