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Houston Texans running back Buddy Howell stretches before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is tackled by Tennessee Titans' Harold Landry III, right, Rashaan Evans (54) and Kevin Byard during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks to throw a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles out of the pocket as Tennessee Titans defensive end Wyatt Ray (57) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) is tackled by Houston Texans cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III (26) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Tennessee Titans strong safety Amani Hooker (37) intercepts a pass in front of Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) throws a pass against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans strong safety Amani Hooker (37) celebrates with Malcolm Butler (21) after intercepting a pass against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Tennessee Titans' Amani Hooker (37) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles away from Tennessee Titans linebacker David Long Jr. during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs for a touchdown as Houston Texans safety A.J. Moore Jr. (33) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs for a touchdown as Houston Texans defends chase him during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs for a touchdown as Houston Texans' Jacob Martin (54) and Zach Cunningham (41) chase during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee (16) is tackled by Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans' Jeffery Simmons, left, and Harold Landry III (58) sack Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Houston Texans' David Johnson (31) is tackled by Tennessee Titans' David Long Jr. (51), Rashaan Evans (54) and Larrell Murchison (91) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) breaks away from Houston Texans defenders for a 52-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) avoids Houston Texans cornerback Keion Crossen (35) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Houston Texans tight end Pharaoh Brown (85) is tackled by Tennessee Titans linebacker David Long Jr. during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) is tackled by Houston Texans cornerback Lonnie Johnson Jr. (32) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) is tackled by Houston Texans cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III (26) after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes for a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) breaks away from Houston Texans defensive end Charles Omenihu (94) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry, right, celebrates with quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) after running for a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) throws a pass against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass as Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard (31) walks past during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs for a first down against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) runs for a touchdown as Houston Texans' A.J. Moore Jr. (33), J.J. Watt (99) and Carlos Watkins (91) defend during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) celebrates after running for a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) breaks away from Houston Texans safety A.J. Moore Jr. (33) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry, center, fumbles the ball as Houston Texans inside linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. The Texans recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) catches a touchdown pass as Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Houston Texans defensive end Charles Omenihu (94) celebrates after sacking Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs for a gain as Tennessee Titans' Harold Landry III (58) and David Long Jr. (51) defend during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is sacked by Houston Texans defensive end Charles Omenihu (94) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Houston Texans tight end Pharaoh Brown (85) catches a touchdown pass as Tennessee Titans' David Long Jr. (51) and Kevin Byard (31) defend during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Houston Texans outside linebacker Brennan Scarlett (57) reacts after making a tackle against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis tries to make a catch as he is hit by Houston Texans cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III, center, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. The pass was incomplete. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) catches a pass as Houston Texans' Keion Crossen (35) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Houston Texans defensive end Carlos Watkins (91) celebrates after sacking Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) celebrates with MyCole Pruitt (85) after running for a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans kicker Sam Sloman (2) celebrates with teammates after kicking the game-winning field goal against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. The Titans won 41-38. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Tennessee Titans' Joshua Kalu (46) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. The Titans won 41-38. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Tennessee Titans kicker Sam Sloman (2) kicks a 37-yard game-winning field goal against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. The Titans won 41-38. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Indianapolis Colts' Jonathan Taylor (28) watches the Houston Texans against the Tennessee Titans game on a TV following the Colts' NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) reacts after making a 52-yard pass reception against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. The Titans won 41-38. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans kicker Sam Sloman (2) watches his 37-yard game-winning field goal against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. The Titans won 41-38. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) makes a 52-yard pass reception as Houston Texans cornerback Keion Crossen (35) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. The Titans won 41-38. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans' Wyatt Ray (57) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. The Titans won 41-38. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Tennessee Titans' David Quessenberry (72) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. The Titans won 41-38. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) waves to fans as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. The Titans won 41-38. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill, left, runs for a touchdown as Houston Texans' Lonnie Johnson Jr. (32) and A.J. Moore Jr. (33) defend during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans kicker Sam Sloman (2) celebrates after kicking the game-winning field goal against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) and quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) walk off the field after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. The Titans won 41-38. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans kicker Sam Sloman celebrates after an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. Sloman kicked the game-winning field goal in the Titans 41-38 win over the Texans. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs for a touchdown as Houston Texans' Jacob Martin (54) chases during the first half of an NFL football game in Houston. The Titans play the Baltimore Ravens in a wild-card playoff game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. Star quarterback Deshaun Watson has requested a trade from the Houston Texans, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, because they weren't authorized to discuss the request publicly. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) looks on before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Houston. Watt and the Texans have "mutually agreed to part ways," ending the tenure of the face of the franchise and adding another huge change to an offseason filled with upheaval. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, FIle)
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FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) waves to fans as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Houston. Watt is gone from the Texans and Deshaun Watson wants out, too. The Texans have been making plenty of headlines this offseason. Not one has been good. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Houston. J.J. Watt is gone from the Texans and Watson wants out, too. The Texans have been making plenty of headlines this offseason. Not one has been good. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) is seen during pregame warmups before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. It's too early to know where the NFL salary cap will end up in the range of $180 million to $198 million coming off a pandemic-dominated season that was completed on time but still cost the league billions of dollars in revenue. Although Houston and star defensive end J.J. Watt said his release was a mutual decision, it might have happened regardless with the 32-year-old set to make $15.5 million while the guaranteed money had already been paid in the $100 million, six-year extension he signed in 2014. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
FILE - Houston Texans fans show their support for J.J. Watt (99) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Houston, in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. It's a sad time for Houston sports fans after multiple superstars have left he city in the last year. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)
FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 file photo, Houston Texans interim coach Romeo Crennel walks onto the field for an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Houston. The Houston Texans have hired Lovie Smith as defensive coordinator, one of many new additions to first-year coach David Culley's staff, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
FILE - Then-Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) defends against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game in Houston, in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. The Arizona Cardinals added cornerback Malcolm Butler, Thursday, March 25, 2021, on a one-year deal in an effort to bolster a thin secondary.(AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field before the team's NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Houston. Watson, who is accused of sexual assault and harassment in lawsuits filed by 21 women, is being investigated by police after a report was filed regarding the NFL player, officials said Friday, April 2. In a tweet Friday, the Houston Police Department said a complainant had filed a report with the agency about Watson. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
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FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Houston. The Texans enter the draft with uncertainty at quarterback after 22 women have filed lawsuits since March 16 alleging that they were sexually assaulted or harassed by Watson. Houston police and the NFL have said they are investigating the allegations, leaving his future with the team up in the air. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) carries the ball for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston. Fresh off becoming just the eighth man to run for at least 2,000 yards, Henry now has a 17th game giving him a chance at Eric Dickerson's league record of 2,105 yards set in 1984. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)
FILE - Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. Cleveland's blockbuster trade for the legally entangled quarterback became official Sunday, when the Browns finalized the complex deal and released statements from owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam explaining their decision to add him to their roster following the team's own extensive investigation. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
FILE - Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. Deshaun Watson stepped away from legal depositions and allegations of sexual misconduct on Thursday, March 24, 2022, to meet his new team. Watson arrived at Cleveland's headquarters in Berea, Ohio, the first step for him and a franchise investing in a player who has been accused by 22 women of sexual misconduct. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)