Reports surfaced over the weekend indicating that Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson could soon be on the move via trade.
While the three-time Pro Bowler's legal situation is still very much in the air, he is active and eligible to play, but both he and the Texans have proceeded as if he's taken his last snap in Houston.
The Dolphins had emerged as a front-runner for Watson, according to a recent report, while the Eagles, Panthers and Broncos were also potentially in the mix.
But it seems the interest isn't mutual for a segment of at least one of those fanbases.
According to a social media poll conducted by veteran football reporter Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post, Dolphins fans would rather pass on Watson.
Schad's poll showed that about two-thirds of voters said the Fins should not acquire Watson, assuming the price were "reasonable." The survey closed on Sunday night, with about 7,300 users responding.
The usual caveats about Twitter polls apply, but Schad himself noted he was surprised by the results, saying he anticipated it would be something more like 50-50.
The yes-no poll didn't include multiple choices that might have given insight into the fans' reasoning. Several users who posted reply tweets said they aren't yet ready to find a replacement for second-year QB Tua Tagovailoa, while others were explicit that they were disturbed by the multiple allegations of sexual misconduct against Watson.
Watson is facing 20-odd civil lawsuits and a reported ongoing criminal investigation related to the allegations. He has denied some of the alleged incidents, and said others were consensual.
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