Deshaun Watson Trade Rumors: Jets Aren't Atop QB's Wish List Amid Texans Drama

Deshaun Watson reportedly wants out of Houston, but he doesn't necessarily want to go to New York.

After one report suggested that the Jets were Watson's top destination, SNY's Ralph Vacchiano said he "doesn't have the Jets at the top of his wish list." Instead, a source told him "there are several teams to which the three-time Pro Bowler would welcome a trade."

"Really, though, the top of his list might be, 'Anywhere but Houston,'" the source told Vacchiano. "If he really wants out, why would he say 'no' to any trade?"

According to Chris Simms of NBC Sports, Watson is "willing" to sit out the 2021 NFL season rather than play for the Texans again (h/t Chris Franklin of NJ Advance Media). However, new general manager Nick Caserio told reporters the team has "zero interest" in moving the star. 

Jets general manager Joe Douglas didn't commit to the future of quarterback Sam Darnold, who just wrapped up his third season in the league and said he wants "to be a Jet for life," per Brian Costello of the New York Post.

"We've got a lot of decisions to make," Douglas said, per Costello. "I think that Sam's going to be a great quarterback. I'm excited to get a head coach in here, go through our process. I had a great conversation with Sam yesterday. I won't go into the specifics, but I think Sam has a very bright future in this league."

ESPN's Adam Schefter expects Darnold to be worth a late first-round pick on the trade block, and the Jets already hold the second overall pick after a catastrophic 2-14 season. 

Watson, who led the league with 4,823 yards while posting 33 touchdowns and seven interceptions on a 70.2 completion percentage, would certainly be an upgrade from Darnold, who threw for only 2,208 yards, nine touchdowns and 11 interceptions while completing 59.6 percent of his passes through 12 games. 

Vacchiano's source did not reveal what other destinations might be on Watson's list, though Vacchiano did mention the Miami Dolphins as one possible landing spot.