3 NFL QBs who will be gunning for revenge against their former teams in 2022 feat. Deshaun Watson
The 2022 NFL offseason featured several star quarterbacks changing teams for the first time in their careers. They will be looking to move forward and find more success with their new franchise than they did with their previous one.
While every NFL game is important because of how short the season is compared to other sports, some games mean more than others. This is especially true for quarterbacks who get a chance to face off against their former team for the first time.
Here are three quarterbacks who will get the opportunity to seek revenge on their previous team during the 2022 season.
#1 Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson forced his way out of the Seattle Seahawks organization and was traded to the Denver Broncos in one of the most shocking moves of the 2022 NFL offseason. He allegedly wanted more of a say in roster construction and offensive philosophy than he was given in Seattle, causing him to request a trade.
Wilson is a legend for the Seahawks, helping them win two conference championship games and a Super Bowl ring. He has spent his entire career there so far, but will be with the Broncos for the 2022 NFL season.
He won't have to wait long for revenge as the Broncos will travel to Seattle in Week 1 to take on the Seahawks on Monday Night Football.
#2 Deshaun Watson
Deshaun Watson requested a trade from the Houston Texans prior to the start of the 2021 NFL season. He ended up sitting out the entire year after his request was denied, while also dealing with serious legal allegations.
He eventually faced 24 civil lawsuits for sexual misconduct and was ultimately suspended for the first 11 games of the 2022 NFL season.
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Watson was traded to the Cleveland Browns during the 2022 offseason, despite his pending legal situation at the time. He is set to take over as their starting quarterback in Week 13 after serving his 11-game suspension. That's when the Browns take on his former team, the Houston Texans. His controversial return to Houston will be highly anticipated.
During his time with the Texans, Watson played 54 games, starting 53 of them, and recorded 14,539 yards for 104 touchdowns and 36 interceptions.
#3 Baker Mayfield
Baker Mayfield had an inconsistent career with the Cleveland Browns, struggling heavily at times but also finding great success. He helped the Browns reach the playoffs in the 2020 NFL season and advanced to the second round by defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers.
In fact, he was the man responsible for the team gaining its first playoff win since 1994. This win was against Pittsburgh Steelers whom they defeated 48-37.
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His run as the Browns' starting quarterback came to an end when they acquired Deshaun Watson during the 2022 offseason. Mayfield formally requested a trade and was eventually dealt to the Carolina Panthers.
He will get his chance at revenge when the Panthers take on the Browns in Week 1 in Carolina.