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SPORTS Friday 3 November 2017
AP sources: Texans QB Watson out for season with ACL tear

By KRISTIE RIEKEN what’s possible, can’t wait
AP Sports Writer to see what’s next. With
HOUSTON (AP) — Texans you every step of the way
quarterback Deshaun 4,”.
Watson sustained a sea- NBA superstar LeBron
son-ending knee injury in James tweeted a link to a
practice on Thursday, two story about his injury and
people familiar with the sit- wrote: “This seriously just
uation told The Associated made me sad man!! Get
Press. well and stronger asap.”
The rookie suffered a torn Watson’s development
anterior cruciate ligament this season had been a
in one of his knees and revelation for a team that
will go on injured reserve. has featured a revolving
The people spoke on the door at quarterback over
condition of anonymity be- recent years. The Texans
cause the team hadn’t an- signed Brock Osweiler to a
nounced the injury. $72 million contract before
His injury is the latest blow last season, but he was
to a team that lost three- benched before the sea-
time NFL Defensive Player son was over and shipped
of the Year J.J. Watt and to Cleveland in the offsea-
linebacker Whitney Merci- son.
lus to season-ending inju- When Houston traded up In this Aug. 9, 2017, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs against the
Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Charlotte, N.C.
ries on Oct. 8. 13 picks to take Watson, Associated Press
The former Clemson stand- many assumed he’d be
out had been a bright spot the starter to open the sea- The Texans host the Colts age, a person familiar with announced it. McGloin,
in a challenging season for son. But Coach Bill O’Brien (2-6) on Sunday and India- the move told The AP on who played for O’Brien at
the Texans (3-4). The 12th insisted he back up Tom napolis announced ear- the condition of anonymity Penn State, was released
overall pick in this year’s Savage. lier Thursday that franchise because the team hadn’t by the Eagles on Sept. 1.q
draft was the AFC offensive Watson’s time as a backup quarterback Andrew Luck
player of the month after was short-lived as Savage had been placed on in-
throwing for 1,171 yards struggled in the opener jured reserve as he recov-
with 16 touchdowns and and was benched at half- ers from a shoulder prob-
running for 145 yards and time, making the former lem that hasn’t allowed
another score. Clemson standout the him to play at all this sea-
Clemson coach Dabo ninth quarterback the Tex- son.
Swinney, talked about ans have played in the The Texans will sign Matt
Watson’s injury, and noted past five years. McGloin to back up Sav-
that he rebounded from Watson made his first start
the same injury when he in Week 2 and immediately
was with the Tigers. excelled, leading the Tex-
“I talked to Deshaun late ans to a 13-9 win on the
this afternoon and we are road against the Bengals.
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