He sat out all last season with the Houston Texans amid his trade request and off-field issues. But another woman filed a brand new suit against Watson on Wednesday, with her name included in her original complaint. When we get to that point, we will certainly make a decision.. Prior to that latest suit, all of the women who filed suit against Watson originally did so as Jane Does. The truck is valued at approximately $110,000, according to police, and Watson's vehicle was there to be serviced. Watson hasnt played for the Texans at all in 2021 amid investigations by the FBI, Houston police and the NFL regarding Watson, who faces 22 civil lawsuits accusing him of sexual misconduct and sexual assault. The Week 13 game would be against his former team, the Houston Texans, on Sunday, marking exactly 700 days since he last played in a regular-season game with Houston ( Jan. 3, 2021.) He returned for a game against Georgia Tech only to suffer an LCL strain, missing most of the game. Deshaun Watson last played game. She stated: "People say that I'm doing this just for money. In a statement that remains his only public comment on the matter, Watson said he had yet to see a complaint but denied ever treating a woman with anything other than the utmost respect., Watson also called Buzbee, who lost a self-funded bid for mayor, a publicity-seeking plaintiffs lawyer.. The 22 active civil suits allege Watson forced two women to perform oral sex, ejaculated on three women and in front of three others, groped four women and kissed another woman unprompted upon arrival for a massage appointment. At least 10 women have filed criminal complaints against Watson with Houston Police Department, including two who are not suing him in civil court. [170][171], In 2006, when Watson was 11, Atlanta Falcons running back Warrick Dunn donated a home to Watson's family through Dunn's charity Homes for the Holidays, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. [4][5] Watson has denied any wrongdoing despite settling 20 claims of sexual misconduct. Watson still faces 22 active civil suits accusing him of sexual assault and sexual misconduct, but the Harris County District Attorneys Offices decision not to prosecute eliminates one barrier for teams considering trading for Watson, who has not played for Houston since requesting a trade during the 2021 offseason. Deshaun Watson last stepped onto an NFL field in the Texans' season finale of the 2020-21 season versus the Tennessee Titans. (Photo of Deshaun Watson: Nathan Ray Seebeck / USA Today). Including this latest one, a total of 26 civil lawsuits have now been filed against Watson. Houston believed that Watson was on course to lead the franchise to the next level and even signed their former 2017 first-round pick to a four-year, $177.5 million contract extension with $111 . Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson played in a regular season game last week for the first time since the end of the 2020 season and it was a rocky return to action.The Browns got a win over the . Also f**k Deshaun Watson. We take accusations of this nature very seriously.. Watson, who returned to the Browns' facility last month, sat out the 2021 season while his legal issues festered. Watson's contract is fully guaranteed for the next five years, with his cap hit for the next four years being $55M/year. 1 Alabama 3531 in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship. According to the report, Watson asked several of the therapists to sign an N.D.A. We're working for something today, and there is meaning to that. [15] He was ranked as the top quarterback recruit for the 2014 class by ESPN 300. [74], On November 2, Watson tore his ACL on a non-contact play during practice, prematurely ending his rookie season. Nike has suspended its endorsement deal with Watson, the company said Wednesday. The suit also claims Genuine Touchs massage therapists were well aware of what they described as Watsons sketchiness and attempts to push boundaries.. He also rushed for 31 yards. [133] Two days later the NFL filed an appeal of the suspension, seeking to extend the suspension to at least a full season (17 regular season games), as well as seeking a fine and establishing a clause in which Watson would seek treatment for his conduct. Buzbee, who to this point has filed 21 lawsuits on behalf of women accusing Watson of sexual assault and misconduct, said in a statement late Friday that he was aware the complaint was filed but was not personally involved in the process., Buzbee previously wrote on Instagram that he would not take evidence against Watson to Houston Police, contradicting two prior statements, saying he would go elsewhere to provide our evidence to investigative authorities.. [39] On October 1, Watson threw for 306 passing yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions in a 4236 victory over Louisville. BEREA -- Deshaun Watson quickly slammed the book shut on the 2022 season. Due to plaintiffs counsels repeated refusals to identify for Mr. Watsons counsel the real name of Ms. Doe, Mr. Watsons counsel cannot fully evaluate or plead his defenses to her claims.. Watson said he doesnt believe the New York Times report that he used 66 massage therapists during a 17-month period was accurate. Those are very concerning to us.. The other requires the defense to receive fair notice of claims. [76][77] On November 8, Watson underwent successful surgery on his right knee to repair his ACL, and no further damage was reported. [10], During his high-school career, Watson set numerous state records, including those for total yards (17,134), total touchdowns (218), career passing yards (13,077) and career passing touchdowns (155). The Texans paid Watson for the 2021 season, but he was inactive for every game last season. Also, on March 18, the NFL announced that it would investigate the sexual assault allegations made against Watson. It marked his first regular-season action since Week 17 of the 2020 season when the Texans lost 41-38 to the Titans. Per the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that Watson exposed himself, began masturbating and ejaculated on her after making sexually suggestive comments during a massage session. The Texans finally dealt Watson to the Browns on March 18, with a personal conduct policy suspension looming from the NFL. A third hearing, which was scheduled for Friday afternoon, was canceled after a 14th woman agreed to attach her name to her complaint. An additional woman is expected to identify herself by Thursday after a Wednesday afternoon hearing on the matter was called off, according to a spokesperson for Watsons legal team. Houston attorney Tony Buzbee represented the plaintiffs in all previous lawsuits against Watson, all but one of which has been settled. [72] Watson followed up his Week 4 performance with another great outing against the Kansas City Chiefs. He was traded from Houston to Cleveland this spring before signing a fully guaranteed five-year, $230 million deal with the Browns. Under the rules of the 2020 CBA, commissioner Roger Goodell had the choice to preside over the appeal himself or appoint someone else. Like the previous 21 civil complaints, the latest civil lawsuit against Watson alleges he wore minimal covering over his naked body and aggressively directed the woman to massage his anus and groin. [159], As a result of these accusations, the NFL announced on August 18, 2022, that Watson will be suspended for 11 games, pay a record $5 million fine, undergo evaluation by behavioral experts, and complete a treatment program. Watson has met with investigators from the FBI but not the NFL, his attorney, Rusty Hardin, said at a news conference Wednesday. March 21, 2022: The Houston Texans traded QB Deshaun Watson to the Cleveland Browns. He was keeping plays alive, dodging tackles in impressive fashion, and picking up first downs with his legs when given an opening. On Sunday, he suited up, only to face off against his former team, the 1-10-1 Houston Texans Watson looked awful even in a win over his former squad amid legal trouble. Thats ridiculous and he knows it, Buzbee said of Hardins claim. [139] In Week 13, Watson started against his former team, the Houston Texans. 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[17] Through three games, he completed 29 of 41 passes for 479 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions, outperforming Stoudt. Watson is allowed back into the Browns facility in the midst of his 11-game suspension following accusations of sexual assault and sexual misconduct by more than 20 massage therapists. Watson still faces 22 active civil suits accusing him of sexual assault and sexual misconduct in massage appointments. Deshaun Watson, 2016 Passing and Rushing Stats: Watson has not gotten off to the kind of start that Jackson has so far this season. [119] [118] Watson was fined $7,500 by the Texans in December 2020 for violating the league's COVID-19 protocols after he and several teammates gathered at the opening of his new restaurant without wearing face masks. [113] In Week 11 against the New England Patriots, Watson threw for 344 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 36 yards and another touchdown during a 2720 win, earning the AFC Offensive Player of the Week award. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. [11] He rushed for 4,057 yards and 63 touchdowns. Because Plaintiffs counsel filed the actions anonymously, Mr. Watsons counsel can only speculate about Plaintiffs identity, Hardin writes in the filing. Reliant Energy and H-E-B stated that they did not plan on engaging with Watson in the future. Police did not detail the nature of the report or the investigation. [122] His season was, by all major statistical measures, the best in franchise history, leading in passing touchdowns, passing yards and passer rating. The day after Buzbee announced he was filing suit against Watson, a total of three cases appear on the Harris County district clerks website. Deshaun Watson is in line to be suspended six games in the 2022 season for violating terms of the NFLs personal conduct policy. To understand how things got to where they are, check out the below timeline, which will be updated as new information emerges. November 28, 2022: QB Deshaun Watson was reinstated from suspension. At a press conference, Solis said that she suffers from panic attacks, anxiety and depression resulting from the sexual assault. The players union had until midnight to respond in writing to the appeal, whichwill reportedly be heardby former New Jersey attorney general Peter C. Harvey. The suit filed by Tony Buzbee, the attorney who represents all 24 women who have sued Watson for sexual assault and misconduct, alleges the Texans knew or should have known of Watsons conduct and enabled it. We welcome this long overdue development, Rusty Hardin, Watsons lawyer, said in a statement. The NFL launched an investigation into the allegations just days after the first lawsuit was filed against Watson. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Mr. Deshaun Watson is basically in the same position at the end of the year as he was at the start of it. [34], For his accomplishments during the 2015 season, Watson was named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, the first time that a Clemson player had been invited to the Heisman Trophy presentation. Written by TMZ. Attorney Tony Buzbee announced Monday that Watson has settled three of the four outstanding civil suits against him, including with Ashley Solis, the first woman to come forward with accusations against the quarterback. The quarterback was cleared of criminal charges related to the sexual misconduct allegations against him last week by a grand jury in Harris County, Texas. The suit contains claims, which were first made public in an article from the New York Times, that Watson asked several of the therapists to sign a non-disclosure agreement he received from a Texans staff member and that the team indirectly arranged for some of the massages to happen at The Houstonian Hotel by securing a membership for the quarterback. The terms of the settlements, including the amount paid to each woman, are confidential, Buzbee said. Most passing touchdowns in a season by a rookie: 19, Most consecutive games with a touchdown pass: 20, Most passing yards in a game by a rookie: 402 (October 19, 2017, vs, First rookie quarterback with 3+ touchdown passes in a game, First rookie quarterback to throw for 300+ yards, First quarterback to score touchdowns (one passing, one rushing) in his first two games, First quarterback to record 300+ passing yards and 40+ rushing yards in a single game (Week 3, 2017), Most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback: 17, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 16 January 2023, at 03:47. A misidentified person would immediately and involuntarily be drawn into a public media frenzy. The remaining plaintiffs voluntarily identified themselves including one woman who filed a new suit, the 23rd against Watson after those judges rulings. [67][68], Watson made his first career start on September 14, his 22nd birthday, in an away game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The plaintiff also alleges that Watson reached out on Instagram in December, "acting as if nothing had happened". The last time Deshaun Watson played football was 700 days ago. Watson vehemently denied Buzbee's claims, stating that "I have never treated any woman with anything other than the utmost respect." Hardin also said he has not heard from the NFL, which is investigating Watson for potentially violating the leagues personal conduct policy. [28] Watson was also named the ACC Championship Game MVP. The NFL had recommended Watson be suspended for the 2022 season and not permitted to return unless he satisfies conditions imposed for reinstatement. That is, barring a ruling on the NFLs appeal before then. In the few days since Mr. Watson has learned the identity of his accusers, his legal team has already uncovered evidence that numerous allegations in this onslaught of cases are simply not true or accurate, Watsons legal team writes in its response. [108] As for why Watson has worked with so many massage therapists including 18 who supplied statements of support for Watson Hardin pointed to the pandemic shutting down spas. Watson threw 16 touchdowns in the month of October, setting the NFL record for touchdown passes by a rookie in a calendar month. [24] It was revealed that Watson had played the game with a torn ACL in his left knee. After Watson allegedly "forced Plaintiff's hand onto his penis" during the massage, he allegedly told her, "I will not have you sign an NDA, but don't ever talk about this." Buzbee said his clients would comply with the NFLs investigation into the matter to the extent we can do so given our civil court obligations.. His first practice with the team will be on Nov. 16. The report contains accounts from some of those therapists that suggest the quarterback engaged in questionable behavior when seeking massages. [44], In the fall of 2016, Watson became the first player since Jason White in 20032004 to win the Davey O'Brien Award in consecutive years. 2. Hardin said during the hearing in front of the 113th district court that Deshaun Watson is not responsible for third-party crazies out there. He also said keeping the accusers names private would result in a mountain of information we may not receive. Hardin claimed his office received useful information about Solis and Baxley after they went public. The two sides agreed to a settlement before former New Jersey attorney general Peter C. Harvey, who was overseeing the appeals process, made a final decision. The suit also alleges Watson groped the woman, touched her hand with his erect penis and told her he would not pay her unless she signed a non-disclosure agreement at the end of the session. Jacoby Brissett has filled in for Cleveland and played well during Watson's absence. [61] The Texans had acquired the pick from the Cleveland Browns, trading their 25th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft and their first round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. . Hardin said Watson, who is facing 22 civil lawsuits accusing him of sexual misconduct and sexual assault, has yet to meet NFL investigators because the league does not want to interfere in current criminal investigations. Hes just trying to deflect.. [95][96] In the next game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Watson threw for 280 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions. Rob Maaddi and Tom Withers AP. I never assaulted, disrespected or harassed anyone, Watson said. Houston police are investigating Watson after a complainant filed a report regarding Watson on Friday. [20], On October 11, 2014, Watson broke a bone in his right hand in the first quarter of a game against the Louisville Cardinals. 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We believe the Texans organization was well aware of Watsons issues, but failed to act. [136][137], On August 18, 2022, after the NFL and the NFLPA reached a settlement, Watson was suspended for the first 11 games of the 2022 regular season and was fined $5 million. Watson is the subject of a 24th active civil lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault and sexual misconduct, according to Harris County court records. [90], In the season opener against the New Orleans Saints, Watson completed 20 of 30 passes for 268 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception while also rushing for 40 yards and a touchdown as the Texans lost 2830. The Texans released a statement shortly after news of the settlement was released, saying that they were shocked when they first became aware of the allegations, but that this settlement is in no way an admission of any misconduct on the part of the team. Importantly, only two of the 22 lawsuits allege that Mr. Watson forced any type of sexual activity an allegation Mr. Watson again vehemently denies. We categorically deny that he has reached out directly to his accusers in an attempt to settle these cases.. There are currently no restrictions on quarterback Deshaun Watsons participation in Houston Texans activities, the NFL said in a statement to The Athletic. The latest complaint filed, however, was submitted by Houston attorneys Anissah Nguyen and Michelle Kornblith, who do not work for Buzbees firm. The suit also claims that the owner of the company contracted to provide massage therapy for the Texans, Genuine Touch, stated concern to the team about Watson seeking massages via Instagram. Hardin also claimed his office had identified one plaintiff and accused her of previously attempting to blackmail Watson. The reports of their continued interest still seem like a monitoring situation without much actual effort being put into it. Speaking to reporters for the first time since March 26, Watson again denied sexual misconduct allegations brought against him by more than 20 accusers in civil lawsuits. A woman agreed to have her name attached to her suit later on Friday, leaving seven anonymous accusers after two additional women agreed to come forward earlier in the week. Eight of the women are among the 22 who have filed civil lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault and misconduct, the spokesperson confirmed. Watsons lawyers filed their response on Monday to the 22 civil lawsuits accusing the quarterback of sexual assault and misconduct, denying all allegations and specifically attacking the credibility of 16 plaintiffs. Robinson wrote, in justification of her decision, that the league is attempting to impose a more dramatic shift in its culture without the benefit of fair notice to and consistency of consequence for those in the NFL subject to the (personal conduct) policy.. Settlements have been reached in 20 of 24 civil lawsuits involving sexual misconduct and assault allegations against Watson, according to Tony Buzbee, the lawyer for the plaintiffs. Prior to and during the hearings, Watsons attorney, Rusty Hardin, said his team had been unable to investigate allegations against Watson because opposing counsel Tony Buzbee was withholding the womens identities. Thats the risk you run., Tuegel said the rulings could have a chilling effect not only in this case but other cases too.. Tony Buzbee, the 24 plaintiffs attorney, said in a statement that the Houston Texans were being added to the lawsuits. Theyre the first of the 22 women suing Watson in civil court to identify themselves publicly. In an interview with The Athletic, Buzbee denied the FBI is investigating any of his clients for extortion. The last time Watson played an NFL game was Jan. 3, 2021, when he was still quarterback for the Houston Texans. Hours after Nikes announcement, Reliant Energy announced it, too, was severing ties with Watson. The trade deadline is Nov. 2. It's not the trading away 3 picks, it's the contract they gave to extend him. [6] Disagreements with the Texans' front office and multiple sexual-misconduct lawsuits kept Watson out for the entire 2021 season and eventually led to a trade to the Browns in 2022, where he signed a five-year contract worth $230 million, one of the largest contracts in NFL history. He is fourth in career completion percentage (minimum 1,500 attempts) and is third in all-time career passer rating. He missed last season under the "non-injury. He won the Davey O'Brien Award, which is awarded annually to the top college quarterback. The three-time Pro Bowler has not played in a regular season game since 2020, sitting out all of the last season because of a trade demand from his former team the Texans as well as the . 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