REPORT: Deshaun Watson’s Sweepstakes Down To Two Teams

We are closing in on a decision of where Deshaun Watson will resume his NFL career.

Approximately 24 hours ago, the race for Deshaun Watson was said to be down to four teams, as the New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons and Cleveland Browns were reported as the only teams to book meetings with the Houston Texans quarterback. And it appears as though Watson has had some time to digest those meetings and he has since narrowed his decision down to two teams.

According to Pro Football Network’s Aaron Wilson, the Saints and Falcons are the two teams left standing Thursday morning, as the Browns and Panthers appears to be out of the running for Watson at this point.

Saints are working hard to convince Deshaun Watson to waive his no-trade clause for them, per league sources. Decision is expected to ultimately come down to Saints vs. Falcons. Saints have been characterized as a leader for Watson. Maintained dialogue since first meeting

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 17, 2022

New Orleans Saints met with Deshaun Watson for second time while simultaneously clearing salary-cap space to acquire his $156 million contract, according to league sources. One source described general manager Mickey Loomis as "determined" and "aggressive" to land Watson

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 17, 2022

The Cleveland Browns have already been notified that they are no longer in the running for Watson and the Carolina Panthers feel like they are long shots to land the 27-year-old:

Barring a Hail Mary, seems to be headed this way for the Panthers as well. https://t.co/LN2F8SWbFY

— Joe Person (@josephperson) March 17, 2022