Deshaun Watson Officially Ruled Out Ahead Of Texans Opener

Deshaun Watson will continue to remain out of the Texans lineup indefinitely.

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Deshaun Watson was one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL last season and if it weren't for an abysmal supporting cast, he would have gone far in the postseason. Off the field, however, Watson has been hit with some very serious allegations from 22 massage therapists in the Houston area. These women are currently in the midst of suing Watson for allegedly sexually assaulting them during massage appointments. The case is still being investigated, and it comes amid Watson's desire to be traded from the Texans.

Recently, there have been rumors that he would go to the Miami Dolphins although none of that has come to fruition. Instead, the Texans are holding on to Watson for the time being, and fans are waiting to see what is going to happen with the QB in the not-so-distant future.

Deshaun Watson Officially Ruled Out Ahead Of Texans Opener
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According to Adam Schefter, the Texans gave an update on Watson today as they revealed that he will not be in the team's lineup come Sunday when they start their season against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Instead, Watson has been listed as out for reasons that do not pertain to an injury. At this point, however, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to understand why he isn't playing this week. 

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Moving forward, it is unlikely that Watson will ever suit up for the Texans again, which means a trade should be coming soon. However, with the Texans asking for the moon in return, it could be a while before that trade happens. 

Deshaun Watson Officially Ruled Out Ahead Of Texans Opener
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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.