Texans front office opposed Deshaun Watson extension in 2020

The Houston Texans' front office, led by Jack Easterby, opposed offering quarterback Deshaun Watson a contract extension in 2020 due to concerns about his off-field behavior. The team ultimately signed him to a four-year, $156 million deal anyway. Watson had just completed his career-best season, but Easterby, who joined in 2019, clashed with the quarterback. Internal complaints included Watson being frequently late to meetings, seeking increased influence over personnel decisions, and struggling with on-field issues like cadence that contributed to pre-snap penalties. Watson played only one more season in Houston before demanding a trade and sitting out. He was later traded to the Cleveland Browns for a fully guaranteed five-year, $230 million contract, but has played just 20 games since due to injuries and controversy.