Atlanta Falcons join division rivals in pursuit of Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson

The Atlanta Falcons have emerged as a sleeper team in pursuit of Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, league sources told ESPN.

The Falcons join the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints and Cleveland Browns as teams that have met with or are interested in trading for Watson.

“All options are open, but it’s not going to be easy,” a Falcons source said regarding a potential Watson trade.

Another source described the Falcons as a “long shot” to land Watson. However, the team still has not met with Watson but could have the chance to persuade him in person.

The Falcons have been…