Deshaun Watson, Texans Agree to Mega Four-Year Extension

Former Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans have agreed on a new contract extension. The extension gives Watson the second richest deal in NFL history.

The Houston Texans are reportedly locking up their franchise quarterback for the next few years.

The Texans and former Clemson Tiger Deshaun Watson have reportedly agreed to a four-year, $160 million extension. 

Sources: The #Texans and franchise QB Deshaun Watson have agreed to terms on a huge new extension worth $160M over 4 new years. Houston locks up its QB through 2025 – and Watson gets paid... with a chance to get paid again soon. 💰 💰 💰

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 5, 2020

The deal calls for Watson to make $39 million in base salary annually, which would make him the highest-paid player in the NFL over that time frame. 

Texans’ QB Deshaun Watson will make $39 million per year in base salary, on average, over the next four years, making him the highest-paid player in the NFL during that time frame.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 5, 2020

Watson has grown into one of the biggest stars in the NFL since being taken with the No. 12 pick overall in the 2017 draft. Over the last three seasons, he has thrown for 9,716 yards and 71 touchdowns, while also rushing for 1,233  yards and 14 rushing touchdowns. Watson has also made the Pro Bowl the past two seasons.

The deal contains $111 million in guarantees, which gives Watson the second-richest contract in NFL history behind Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who signed a 10-year, $503 million extension back in July. 

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