Although DeShaun Watson remains in the final roster of 53 men, he is not expected to be activated for a single Houston game in the campaign as he fights his legal battles
HOUSTON – Tyrod Taylor was officially named the starting quarterback for the Houston jeans and will make his debut for the franchise on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
“Tyrod Taylor he will start for us quarterback, for sure, ”the head coach said David Culley this Monday.
The announcement did not come as a surprise, however Culley he had declined to make it official until this Monday morning.
The quarterback Deshaun Watson is part of the final staff of 53 men of the Jeans, But is expected to be disabled, healthy, for match days Houston. Watson, Who asked to be replaced by the team last January, faces 22 civil lawsuits of course sexual assault and misconduct.
The quarterback is not expected to play for Houston in 2021 despite the fact that he has not been restricted from participating in activities with the team, nor from playing in matches of the NFL.
the novice Davis Mills, A third round recruit, will serve as the alternate for Taylor. Houston he also has the quarterback Jeff Driskel, Who spent the offseason with the Jeans, Is in the practice squad.
Taylor, 32 years old, signed a contract for a season with the Jeans in March after spending two years with Los Angeles Chargers. Taylor started the regular season last for Los Angeles, But was sidelined the following week when a doctor from the team Chargers he accidentally pierced one of his lungs as he tried to give her an injection of pain just before the exit kick.
The 10-year-old veteran has made 47 starts for life, throwing for 9,770 yards with 54 touchdowns and 20 interceptions, as well as running for 1,850 yards and 16 touchdowns in 72 total games.