Report: Texans have no interest in trading Watson

The Houston Texans continue to have no interest in trading superstar quarterback Deshaun Watson, reports NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport.

Interested teams have reached out to the Texans about a potential trade, but Houston has rebuffed those advances by declining phone calls and text messages. New Texans general manager Nick Caserio has firmly told other clubs that Watson is not available, according to Pelissero and Rapoport.

Nonetheless, teams around the league are skeptical Houston can repair its relationship with the disgruntled quarterback.

Watson has still yet to speak with Caserio or new head coach David Culley, though both have reached out since their hirings.

A source close to the Texans told Pelissero and Rapoport that "the goal is to get him back, period."

Watson put together the best year of his career in 2020, though Houston went 4-12. The 25-year-old was reportedly told he'd be included in the process to hire a new GM and coach, but his input was ignored.

Watson is signed through 2025 after inking a four-year, $156-million extension in September. The contract includes a no-trade clause.

The quarterback carousel has already been operating at full speed, with the Detroit Lions having dealt Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams for Jared Goff. The Philadelphia Eagles are also rumored to be close to a trade involving Carson Wentz.