How Deshaun Watson's trade request could profoundly impact 2021 NFL draft

There are just 90 more shopping days until the 2021 NFL draft.

Between the top draft prospects at the position and the movement among veterans, this is shaping up to be a wild offseason for quarterbacks. Our Nate Davis sorted through the fallout of Philip Rivers' retirement, Matthew Stafford's divorce from the Lions and Deshaun Watson's trade demand to compile his updated mock draft. Might the Jets opt to pull off a blockbuster move for a veteran QB such as Watson rather than draft a passer at No. 2 overall?

The first major event of the draft season -- the Senior Bowl -- is taking place this week in Mobile, Alabama, with the game on Saturday (2:30 p.m. ET, NFL Network). While national championship-winning quarterback Mac Jones has been impressive, a small-school lineman has been a revelation.

Deshaun Watson wants out of Houston

The Texans have a new general manager and head coach, but it isn't looking promising for them to work with one of the league's top quarterbacks. Deshaun Watson has asked for a trade, a development that comes as a surprise to nobody. The four-year contract extension that Watson signed in September contains a no-trade clause that would basically enable Watson to approve prospective trade destinations.

Ranking the 31 potential suitors for Deshaun Watson

Super Bowl 55: The GOAT vs. the Kid

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Feb. 7 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. (6:30 p.m. ET, CBS)

Tom Brady vs. Patrick Mahomes: It doesn't get much better than this as the past meets the future in Super Bowl 55.
The most unusual Super Bowl week in history: Super Bowl 55 will be unprecedented in many ways.
CBS's Jim Nantz, Tony Romo anticipate Super Bowl for the ages: Super Bowl 55 could be "one of the great matchups in sports history," according to Romo.
Andy Reid, Eric Bieniemy take players' input to design exotic plays: The Chiefs coaches enjoy getting ideas from players for creative plays that spice up the offense.
It's NFL awards season: The Super Bowl 55 quarterbacks are each chosen for one of Jarrett Bell's awards.
Bucs and Chiefs can learn plenty from first meeting: On Thanksgiving weekend, the Chiefs went into Tampa and emerged victorious. The Buccaneers weren't the same team then as they are now.
Poll: 25% will attend gatherings to watch Super Bowl: As the U.S. continues to face COVID-19 surges, many sports fans are pondering how to watch Super Bowl 55.
Joe Biden is answer to Super Bowl trivia question: Which schools have produced a president and Super Bowl-winning quarterback? Five, now that Joe Biden is in the Oval Office.
55 greatest moments in Super Bowl history: From the "Philly Special" to a touchdown by "The Refrigerator," these are the most epic memories of Super Bowls past.
Ranking every Super Bowl: Where does last season's Chiefs win rate among the previous 53 Super Bowls.

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