HOUSTON – Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is asking fans to go home after reports of a planned rally at NRG Stadium Monday.
Watson took to Twitter to tell fans he appreciated the support but wanted them to stay home for safety purposes.
“I’m hearing there is a march planned on my behalf in Houston today,” Watson said. “Although I am humbled I ask that whoever is organizing the march cancel for the sake of public safety.”
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 also commented about concerns of the rising cases of COVID-19.
“Covid is spreading at a high rate & I don’t want any fans to unnecessarily expose themselves to infection,” Watson said.
This comes after reports emerged that Watson is still upset with the Texans organization and wants out of Houston.