FILE – Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept.…

FILE – Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. The Houston Texans had been told that their former quarterback Deshaun Watson was sexually assaulting and harassing women during massage sessions, but instead of trying to stop him, the team provided him with resources to enable his actions and “turned a blind eye” to his behavior, according to a lawsuit filed Monday, June 27, 2022. Watson, who was later traded to the Cleveland Browns, has denied any wrongdoing and vowed to clear his name. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

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Houston Texans must forfeit draft pick for undisclosed compensation to Deshaun Watson

by: Justin Holbrock

Posted: Mar 9, 2023 / 03:39 PM EST

Updated: Mar 9, 2023 / 03:54 PM EST

FILE – Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept.…

FILE – Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. The Houston Texans had been told that their former quarterback Deshaun Watson was sexually assaulting and harassing women during massage sessions, but instead of trying to stop him, the team provided him with resources to enable his actions and “turned a blind eye” to his behavior, according to a lawsuit filed Monday, June 27, 2022. Watson, who was later traded to the Cleveland Browns, has denied any wrongdoing and vowed to clear his name. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

by: Justin Holbrock

Posted: Mar 9, 2023 / 03:39 PM EST

Updated: Mar 9, 2023 / 03:54 PM EST

HOUSTON (WCMH) — The Houston Texans will forfeit their original fifth-round selection in the 2023 NFL Draft for a salary cap violation involving former quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Following a review, the NFL determined the club provided undisclosed compensation to Watson in the form of a membership at an alternative athletic facility in 2020.

The Texans were also fined $175,000 for the salary cap reporting violation.

According to the NFL, clubs must report any player compensation or benefit pursuant to the salary cap requirements in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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