Texans' Watson asks fans to cancel march due to COVID-19

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Deshaun Watson asks fans to cancel march in support of him due to COVID-19

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 1/18/21

Houston Texans fans are not happy with the franchise for how it's handling the ongoing Deshaun Watson situation. With the star quarterback reportedly on the verge of requesting a trade, some fans are planning to take action.

Supporters of Watson have been planning a march to defend him. The Clemson product urged them to cancel it on Monday because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

I’m hearing there is a march planned on my behalf in Houston today. Although I am humbled I ask that whoever is organizing the march cancel for the sake of public safety. Covid is spreading at a high rate & I don’t want any fans to unnecessarily expose themselves to infection.
— Deshaun Watson (@deshaunwatson) January 18, 2021

Watson's words have significant meaning, so hopefully fans cancel the march. At the end of the day, rallying in support of Watson won't change anything.

The star quarterback could very likely play somewhere else in 2021. He's said to be "furious" with the direction the Texans are headed and several teams can offer Houston a solid package in exchange for the QB.

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