Originally posted on Pro Football Rumors
By Sam Robinson | Last updated 2/4/21
Kareem Jackson‘s final two Texans seasons overlapped with the start of Deshaun Watson‘s Houston stay. Jackson left for Denver in 2019 and has one season remaining on his contract. He has spoken with his former teammate about his interest in the Broncos as a trade destination.
Watson is interested in Denver as a destination, per Jackson, who told TMZ Sports he has discussed this topic on multiple occasions with the disgruntled quarterback.
Jackson said:
“I had a couple of conversations with him. Just with him saying that Denver is a place that’s he’s interested in landing. I mean, if Deshaun Watson goes anywhere, they are automatically contenders. If he has pieces around him, he’s an automatic contender. He can turn any franchise around.”
The Broncos figure to be among the many teams interested in Watson, should the Texans make him available. Reports that Watson requested a trade surfaced last week, shortly after the Texans hired David Culley as head coach.
Like the Panthers, who are planning to make a push for Watson after being in the mix for Matthew Stafford, the Broncos present an intriguing wide receiver group. Denver would not be able to put together the kind of draft pick package the Dolphins and Jets could, however. The Broncos hold the No. 9 overall pick, but the Jets and Dolphins have top-three selections and additional first-rounders this year. The Jets have two first-rounders this year and next. Watson, who has a no-trade clause that will allow him to approve his destination, is also believed to be open to most deals.
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