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Deshaun Watson changes mind, accepts Browns trade amid sex misconduct allegations

Headline from NBC News, on the newest of 3 developments

He has denied any wrongdoing, and a Texas grand jury earlier this month declined to indict and criminally charge him.

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3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Baker Mayfield thanks Cleveland as Browns meet with Deshaun Watson

    Headline from The Guardian ·

  2. Deshaun Watson Reportedly Traded To Cleveland Browns–To Sign Record $230 Million Contract

    Headline from Forbes ·

  3. Newest

    Deshaun Watson changes mind, accepts Browns trade amid sex misconduct allegations

    Headline from NBC News ·

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18 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Guardian

    Baker Mayfield thanks Cleveland as Browns meet with Deshaun Watson (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Baker Mayfield thanked Browns fans and the city of Cleveland on the same day the team met with Deshaun Watson, his potential replacement

  2. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    AP source: Browns make pitch to QB Watson, Mayfield reacts (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns made their sales pitch to Deshaun Watson, who despite ongoing legal entanglements is getting to choose where he plays next.

  3. The Daily Caller

    REPORT: Browns Don’t Get Deshaun Watson, Cleveland ‘Still Views Baker Mayfield’ As The Team’s QB (opens The Daily Caller)

    Published

    The Daily Caller's feed description

    This is big

  4. Portland Press Herald

    NFL notebook: Mayfield requests trade after Browns chase Watson (opens Portland Press Herald)

    Published

    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    QB Deshaun Watson informs the Browns that he wasn't coming to Cleveland.

  5. Forbes

    Deshaun Watson Reportedly Traded To Cleveland Browns–To Sign Record $230 Million Contract (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Watson will leave the Houston Texans a year after he was first accused of sexual assault.

  6. KVIA El Paso

    AP source: Deshaun Watson changes mind, joining Browns (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer A person familiar with the decision tells AP quarterback Deshaun Watson has changed his mind and will accept a trade to the Cleveland Browns. Watson had told the Browns that he wasn’t coming before having a change of heart and calling the team Friday, said the person …

  7. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Cleveland Browns agree to trade for Texans' Deshaun Watson, according to reports (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    By Jacob Lev, CNN The Cleveland Browns have agreed to trade for Houston Texans’ quarterback Deshaun Watson, according to ESPN and NFL.com. Watson posted an edited picture of himself in a Browns uniform on Instagram Friday with a caption saying, “Cleveland, LETSSSS GOOOO!! #DawgPound Ready To Work!” …

  8. Fox26 Houston

    NFL QB Deshaun Watson will accept trade to Cleveland Browns (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    Fox26 Houston's feed description

    NFL Quarterback Deshaun Watson will waive his no-trade clause so that he can be traded to the Cleveland Browns, FOX 26's Mark Berman confirms.

  9. Portland Press Herald

    NFL notebook: Deshaun Watson accepts trade to Cleveland (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Watson, who didn't play in 2021 for the Houston Texans after sexual misconduct accusations, changes his mind about a trade to the Browns.

  10. NBC News

    Deshaun Watson changes mind, accepts Browns trade amid sex misconduct allegations (opens NBC News)

    Published

    NBC News's feed description

    He has denied any wrongdoing, and a Texas grand jury earlier this month declined to indict and criminally charge him.

  11. The Daily Caller

    The Texans Trade Deshaun Watson To The Browns (opens The Daily Caller)

    Published

    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Deshaun Watson has been traded to the Cleveland Browns. The Houston Texans traded Watson to the Browns. Where will Baker Mayfield go?

  12. Berkshire Eagle

    Deshaun Watson changes mind, QB accepts trade to join Browns (opens Berkshire Eagle)

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    Berkshire Eagle's feed description

    Deshaun Watson changed his mind. The Browns have their franchise quarterback, one with some extra heavy baggage.

  13. France 24

    Watson joining Browns in shock NFL trade from Texans: reports (opens France 24)

    Published

    France 24's feed description

    Houston Texans quarterback DeShaun Watson is set to join the Cleveland Browns in a shock trade that comes as the NFL star faces multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, US media reported on Friday.

  14. CNN

    Cleveland Browns agree to trade for Texans' Deshaun Watson (opens CNN)

    Published

    CNN's feed description

    The Houston Texans have agreed to trade embattled quarterback Deshaun Watson to the Cleveland Browns, according to Texans General Manager Nick Caserio.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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