UNDATED (AP) — Deshaun Watson is coming to Cleveland after all. A person familiar with the decision tells the AP that the quarterback has decided to waive his no-trade clause and accept a move to the Browns. Watson rejected the trade on Thursday, but the source says he had a change of heart and called the team on Friday.
The Texans are receiving three first-round picks, along with a third- and fifth-rounder.
Watson didn’t play last season amid legal troubles. The three-time Pro Bowler became a target of the Browns after a grand jury declined to indict him on sexual misconduct claims made by 22 women.
The Browns’ public pursuit of Watson angered incumbent starter Baker Mayfield, who requested a trade.
In other NFL news:
— The Chiefs have agreed with former Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster on a $10.75 million deal for next season, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The Chiefs have been searching for a high-profile wide receiver to take the pressure off Tyreek Hill and tight end Travis Kelce in the passing game.
— The Bills released starting defensive tackle Star Lotulelei in a move that frees up salary cap space. Lotulelei was Buffalo’s primary run-stuffer, and had 40 starts in 43 games with the Bills.
— The Bears’ signing of unrestricted free agent defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi has been negated because of a failed physical. BOgunjobi suffered an ankle injury during the Cincinnati Bengals’ wild-card win over the Las Vegas Raiders and was lost for the remainder of the playoffs.
— The Cowboys are bringing back linebacker Leighton Vander Esch along with safety Malik Hooker and long snapper Jake McQuaide.
— The Packers have signed punter Pat O’Donnell as an apparent replacement for Corey Bojorquez, who is an unrestricted free agent.
