According to Aaron Wilson, the Texans are expected to exercise the fifth-year option for QB Deshaun Watson.
Wilson adds this is just a formality, as Houston as already opened extension talks with their franchise quarterback.
The option is projected to cost the Texans around $17.3 million for the 2021 season, per Wilson, and is guaranteed for injury until the start of that league year.
Reports have said that Watson and Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes are in line for record-breaking extensions and deals could be in place this offseason, so this is clearly something to watch in the coming months.
In fact, some estimates have said Mahomes could secure as much as $40 million per year.
It will be interesting to see if Watson waits until the Chiefs sign Mahomes long-term before agreeing to a new deal with the Texans.
Watson, 24, was taken in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft by the Texans. He signed a four-year, $13.854 million with the Texans and will make a base salary of $1.17 million for the 2020 season.
In 2019, Watson appeared in 15 games for the Texans and completed 67.3 percent of his passes for 3,852 yards with 26 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He also rushed for 413 yards and seven touchdowns.
We’ll have more regarding the Texans and Watson as the news is available.
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