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UPDATE: Deshaun Watson is Officially a Member of the Cleveland Browns
In what now seems to be a shocking turn, Deshaun Watson has reportedly informed the Houston Texans that he wants to play for the Cleveland Browns.
UPDATE
Deshaun Watson is Now a Cleveland Brown
The deal is done. See the official report from @RapSheet here.
See the report from @AdamSchefter on Twitter below.
There were three NFC South teams, including the Saints, who believed they were best positioned to get Watson.
Now, it seems as though Watson will soon be a Brown.
Details on Watson's new deal below.
The deal, per @AdamSchefter, sets a new record.
More information on picks included in today's trade are emerging.
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