He does what we ask him to do, and hes here every day and hes doing fine.. In sexual assault cases, state law only offers minors an exception to these rules. The NFL has interviewed 10 of the plaintiffs accusing Watson of sexual assault and sexual misconduct as part of its investigation into the matter, Tony Buzbee, the attorney representing 22 of the clients that have filed civil suits against Watson, confirmed. The Houston Police Department confirmed an investigation is ongoing but declined to comment on the number of complainants. We have always been emphasizing: Never at any time, under any circumstances did this young man ever engage in anything that was not mutually desired by the other party.. [50], On November 8, 2016, Watson, along with three other Clemson players, Wayne Gallman, Artavis Scott and Mike Williams,[51] declared for the NFL Draft. The 24 women filed lawsuits against Watson over the course of the last 15 months, accusing him of sexual assault and sexual misconduct during massage appointments. [172] In 2017, Watson donated his first NFL game check of approximately $27,000 to three NRG Stadium cafeteria employees affected by Hurricane Harvey. A misidentified person would immediately and involuntarily be drawn into a public media frenzy. 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. There are important steps that we will be taking as part of our personal conduct policy. [26], In 2015, Watson led Clemson to an undefeated 120 regular season and a #1 ranking in the polls. The latest complaint filed, however, was submitted by Houston attorneys Anissah Nguyen and Michelle Kornblith, who do not work for Buzbees firm. The NFLPAfiled its reply brief to the leagues appeal of Watsons six-game suspension, they announced Friday. He played college football at Clemson, where he led the team to a national championship in 2016.Watson was selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans.. After having a productive rookie season cut short by injury . He previously covered the Houston Texans for The Athletic. It appears the Watson team thinks that if these courageous women are forced to identify themselves, they would slink away and not pursue this matter, Buzbee said in a statement. 2:18; Booger wouldn't be surprised if Browns win AFC North with Watson. Mr. [91][92] In a Week 3 2720 road victory against the Los Angeles Chargers, he threw for 351 yards and three touchdowns, including a 53-yard touchdown to tight end Jordan Akins. Watson is facing a new civil lawsuit in Harris County, Texas, according to court records. there remains no timeline for that decision. to play better than last season and be a dominant force from the jump, based in large part on . [67][68], Watson made his first career start on September 14, his 22nd birthday, in an away game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Browns K Cade York named to All-Rookie Team (Thomas Moore) Despite some struggles, York nabs a spot on The Athletic's All-Rookie team. In the 4234 loss, Watson finished 16-of-31 for 261 yards and five touchdown passes, tying an NFL rookie record for touchdown passes thrown in a single game. [158] As of August 1, 2022, all but one of the pending civil cases had been settled. Yet, it would be wildly irresponsible for Mr. Watson or his defense team to publicly speculate about it. [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. Watson excelled in his junior year, winning a state championship and earning accolades such as Junior All-American, 2014 Player to Watch and 2014 Top 100 Recruit. 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. [57], The Houston Texans drafted Watson in the first round (12th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. A grand jury is expected to convene Friday to decide if charges will be filed against Watson, who still faces 22 active civil suits accusing him of sexual assault and sexual misconduct. [66] Watson made his first regular-season appearance on September 10, 2017, against the Jacksonville Jaguars. [15] He was ranked as the top quarterback recruit for the 2014 class by ESPN 300. A league source told The Athletic that the NFL has not been given access to speak to many of the plaintiffs of the 22 civil lawsuits filed against Watson, or to relevant third parties. [121], Watson finished the 2020 season with 4,823 passing yards (the most in the NFL), 33 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. A massage therapist alleges in the suit that Watson pressured her into oral sex during a session in December 2020. Prior to that latest suit, all of the women who filed suit against Watson originally did so as Jane Does. The NFL also said it is working with the Houston Police Department and ensuring that the NFLs inquiry does not interfere with their investigation.. Deshaun Watson is in line to be suspended six games in the 2022 season for violating terms of the NFLs personal conduct policy. The personal attorney for Texans owner Cal McNair attempted to broker a mediation between the legal teams for Watson and the 22 women suing the quarterback in civil court on allegations of sexual misconduct and sexual assault. Watson's contract is fully guaranteed for the next five years, with his cap hit for the next four years being $55M/year. The proposal was handed down by the NFL and NFL Players. All 22 of Watsons accusers originally filed their civil complaints as Jane Does, and one has now elected not to pursue her case, citing privacy and security concerns. Kevin Stefanski plans to call the plays for Deshaun Watson again in 2023, but is open to anything. Hardin has alleged that, in some instances, Watson had consensual sex with plaintiffs, but he has declined to detail the nature, the numbers or with whom., These lawsuits are replete with mischaracterizations of Mr. Watsons conduct, Hardins team wrote in the response. Watson played in the Browns-Jaguars game Friday night, which marked his first appearance in an NFL game since the end of the 2020 season. Watson did play in a game for the first time in 19 months last week when he got the start for Cleveland in the team's preseason opener against the Jaguars. [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. [54][55][56] He was ranked the second-best quarterback by NFLDraftScout.com. Buzbee said in an Instagram post he was filing suit against Watson for alleged misconduct against women but offered minimal details. Watson missed the entire 2021 NFL season amid disagreements with the Texans' front office and the unfolding . 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. 24: 33: 72.7: 324: 9.8: 3: . His first practice with the team will be on Nov. 16. [103], In the Wild Card round against the Buffalo Bills, Watson led the Texans back from a 160 deficit to win 2219 in overtime, his first NFL playoff victory, despite being sacked seven times. [18][19] In Watson's first career start against the North Carolina Tar Heels, he set a school record with six touchdown passes and threw for 435 yards en route to a 5035 victory. [24] It was revealed that Watson had played the game with a torn ACL in his left knee. Hardin also claimed his office had identified one plaintiff and accused her of previously attempting to blackmail Watson. Hardins office also shared what it claimed to be an email exchange between Buzbee, Brandfield-Harvey and an attorney from Watsons agency, Athletes First, that backs up the claim. BEREA -- Deshaun Watson quickly slammed the book shut on the 2022 season. In September 2020, he signed a four-year contract extension with the Houston Texans worth nearly $111 million guaranteed. On that date he still faced 22 civil lawsuits, many alleging sexual misconduct, and assault. Buzbee requested that the Houston Police Department and the Harris County, Texas district attorney investigate the situation and pursue criminal charges against Watson. 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. [7][8], Watson was born in Gainesville, Georgia on September 14, 1995, to Deann Watson and Don Richardson. [84], Watson finished the regular season with a career-high 4,165 passing yards, 26 touchdowns, 9 interceptions, 551 rushing yards and 5 rushing touchdowns, as Houston went 115 and won the AFC South title. He was traded from Houston to Cleveland this spring before signing a fully guaranteed five-year, $230 million deal with the Browns. This evolving, complicated situation can be difficult to track. The remaining plaintiffs voluntarily identified themselves including one woman who filed a new suit, the 23rd against Watson after those judges rulings. [102] He finished the season with 3,852 passing yards, 26 passing touchdowns and 12 interceptions along with 413 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns. Two of the women suing Watson for sexual assault and sexual misconduct went public in a news conference at Buzbees downtown Houston office Tuesday. [37][38], Watson started his junior season positively with 248 passing yards, one touchdown, and one interception in a narrow 1913 victory over the Auburn Tigers. One plaintiff dropped her case, citing privacy and security concerns after two district judges ordered she and 12 other plaintiffs had to refile with their names attached. [52] In December, Watson graduated with a degree in communications after three years at Clemson. The league also does not yet have access to evidence gathered by police, whose criminal investigation is ongoing. The Houston Texans organization has not had any direct contact with either party.. [87], In Watson's first postseason appearance, the Texans hosted the Indianapolis Colts in the Wild Card round. Watson, who has a no-trade clause, has been inactive for all six games this season. Under the rules of the 2020 CBA, commissioner Roger Goodell had the choice to preside over the appeal himself or appoint someone else. Attorneys announced that 9 of the 12 women would reveal their names voluntarily. January 12, 2020 this is the last time Watson played in front of a stadium full of fans. he received from a Texans staff member, and in his deposition he said the team arranged for some of the massages to happen at a place at The Houstonian, a hotel and spa in Houston. 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. Watson was traded to the Browns. [2][3], In 2021, Watson was sued by more than two dozen female massage therapists for sexual harassment and sexual assault. He argued making the womens names public will expose them to online harassment and could result in others with similar names being harassed as well. In the previous three seasons, he missed 15-19-13 games.The injuries included a cranky ankle, a sore back and a . He also rushed for 43 yards and a touchdown. [132] He was allowed to participate in preseason activities, including preseason games. Plaintiffs filed these lawsuits anonymously using pseudonyms as is their right. One of the nine new civil suits alleges that Watson attempted to kiss a woman forcibly, and another suit alleges that he had attempted to assault the same woman on two separate occasions. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. [98] During a play near the end of the fourth quarter, Watson was kicked in the eye by defensive end Arden Key's cleat while escaping a sack but managed to blindly throw a touchdown pass to tight end Darren Fells. The plaintiff decided to come forward with the allegations after reading that Watson proclaims that he has no regrets and has done nothing wrong.. [27] After the regular season, the Tigers qualified for the ACC Championship Game, facing off against #10 North Carolina. Two other Watson accusers, Ashley Solis and Lauren Baxley, had already come forward publicly, leaving seven anonymous plaintiffs entering the weekend. The Athletics Jeff Howe reported it had been shaping up this way for quite some time on Watson not moving to the Dolphins. According to the suit, the massage therapist immediately ended the session and cried after the incident. Watson reported to Texans training camp on July 25 and participated in practice on July 28, but is still requesting a trade. Again, every day hes here, he comes in, he works. He chose Harvey, who served as a federal prosecutor with expertise in criminal law, including domestic violence and sexual assault. [13][14], Watson received offers from numerous colleges before verbally committing to Clemson University on February 1, 2012. [173][174], 2016 Clemson Tigers footballconsensus national champions, Atlantic Coast Conference Football Player of the Year, 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship, 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship, "Texans agree to trade for three first-round picks, more", "What to Know About the Allegations Against Deshaun Watson", "Deshaun Watson Suspended Six N.F.L. After state district Judges Dedra Davis and Rabeea Sultan Collier ruled that 12 previously unidentified plaintiffs had to attach their names to their suits, 11 did so and one stopped pursuing her case. [81] After suffering broken ribs and a partially collapsed lung, Watson took a 12-hour bus ride from Houston to Jacksonville for a Week 7 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars rather than flying because of fears about the effects of air pressure on his chest. Watson completed 29 of 49 passes for 235 yards as the Texans lost 217. He threw for over 10,000 passing yards and completed 90 touchdown passes against 32 interceptions. 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. That said, Mitchell gets hurt. In addition to throwing for over 4,000 yards, he also rushed for over 1,000 yards to complete his true sophomore season. 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. Deshaun Watson last played game. Unlike a formal law enforcement investigation, Friel and her team do not have subpoena power, cannot compel the accusers or witnesses to cooperate, and may not have access to police and legal documents. His five total scores tied the NFL rookie touchdown record. The therapist also claims that Watson had only paid half of the charges due for her services. The Carolina Panthers are expected to be involved in trade talks for Watson, league and team sources tell The Athletic. Deshaun Watson's out of the NFL playoffs, but don't feel too bad for the guy the quarterback is now on a tropical vacation, cozying up with his smokin'-hot girlfriend, Jilly Anais. [104] He finished the game with 247 passing yards and a touchdown along with 55 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. [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. Over two weeks, we tried to investigate these things privately, said Hardin, who began representing Watson against these lawsuits in mid-March. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell spoke publicly for the first time about Deshaun Watsons sexual assault lawsuits during ESPNs pre-NFL Draft broadcast Thursday night. 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. PITTSBURGH The six-game trial run for Deshaun Watson as Browns quarterback came to an end in Sunday's 28-14 loss at the Pittsburgh Steelers.Although "trial run" may not be accurate in the way to describe the last month-plus. Watson was allowed back in the Browns facility in October, meaning he had fulfilled his end of the requirements set forth by the NFL as part of his reinstatement agreement. That still isnt close to happening, so a trade was never likely today before the deadline. He has denied all allegations. "[152], On April 9, Hardin claimed that some of Watson's massages did lead to some "sexual activity" but that it was consensual. [73] In Week 8 against the Seattle Seahawks, Watson posted his first game with over 400 passing yards. 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. He won the Davey O'Brien Award, which is awarded annually to the top college quarterback. Well, Im glad to hear they are. Solis identified herself as one of the plaintiffs in a press conference earlier this week. Following nearly a year and a half of accusations, denial, legal wrangling and speculation, Deshaun Watson is back on the football field. 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 Houston Texans reached settlements with 30 women who made, or intended to make, claims accusing Watson of sexual assault and sexual misconduct, attorney Tony Buzbee said. Watson also said he regretted stating he had no regrets during his introductory news conference with the Browns in March, a comment that triggered a lot of people. But he continued to maintain hes being wrongly accused. Importantly, only two of the 22 lawsuits allege that Mr. Watson forced any type of sexual activity an allegation Mr. Watson again vehemently denies. 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.. [93][94] Two weeks later against the Atlanta Falcons, Watson threw for 426 yards and five touchdowns with no interceptions for a perfect passer rating in a 5332 victory, earning him his second AFC Offensive Player of the Week award. They did so to protect their privacy and safety and to protect themselves from further revictimization, trauma and humiliation that so often accompanies an assault and sexual assault, which is already occurring online and elsewhere. The Cleveland . The NFL had recommended Watson be suspended for the 2022 season and not permitted to return unless he satisfies conditions imposed for reinstatement. [141], The next day, another massage therapist represented by Buzbee claimed that Watson had met her at the Houstonian Hotel in August 2020 and completely undressed and refused to cover up, directing her to massage his anus and penis and making a movement that caused her to touch his penis. Hardin intends to represent Watson in those matters as well. He finished with 402 passing yards, four touchdowns, three interceptions and 67 rushing yards, though the Texans lost 4138. 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. Watsons first game back is set to be against his former team, the Houston Texans, on Dec. 4. Watson did not play the entirety of the 2021 NFL season and in March 2022 was traded to the Browns, who signed him to a five-year contract worth $230 million, fully guaranteed. Watson is the subject of a 23rd active civil suit accusing him of sexual assault and sexual misconduct, according to Harris County court records. Content warning:This story contains details about alleged sexual abuse. Orlovsky reacts to Deshaun Watson's introductory news conference with Browns. We believe the Texans organization was well aware of Watsons issues, but failed to act. The Texans continue to engage in trade conversations regarding Watson,with one source characterizing discussions with the Miami Dolphinsas serious. Now we will learn the identity of at least one accuser. The therapist claims that after Watson left, she was shaken and defecated on herself. [80], In the season opener on September 9 against the New England Patriots, Watson returned from injury and threw for 176 yards with a touchdown and an interception and rushed for 40 yards as the Texans lost 2720. After having a productive rookie season cut short by injury, Watson guided the Texans to consecutive division titles in 2018 and 2019 and led the league in passing yards in 2020. 1 Alabama 3531 in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship. . The terms of the settlements, including the amount paid to each woman, are confidential, Buzbee said. Hardin noted that Buzbee, who frequently posted about the case on social media, is intent on conducting discovery by Facebook and trial by press conference., In some respects, publicity and advocating for your clients through the media is pretty necessary, said Dallas-based attorney Michelle Tuegel, who represented sexual abuse victims in lawsuits against USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar. Hardin said his office has received dozens of unsolicited phone calls, letters, emails and text messages from professional massage therapists who have worked with Watson, saying they never felt uncomfortable or that he demanded anything outside the scope of a professional massage. January 3, 2021 this is the last time Deshaun Watson played in an NFL game. At least 10 women, including two who have not filed civil lawsuits, have filed police complaints against Watson. 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In sexual assault cases, state law only offers minors an exception to these rules. Buford High School Remains the Last Team to Deliver Deshaun Watson a Blowout Loss The last time Watson lost by more than one score in a game he started and finished did not come in the. The following 18 women are voluntarily issuing statements in support of Deshaun with their names attached, Hardin said in a news release, adding that the women have collectively worked with Deshaun more than 130 times over the past five years., In one of three suits filed against Watson on March 29, bringing the total to 19, the complaint says Watson is deleting Instagram messages, and contacting those who formally provided him massages, in an attempt to settle., Like a lot of people, Deshaun regularly deletes past Instagram messages, Hardin said. We will continue to closely monitor the situation, Nike said in a statement. Is still requesting a trade said keeping the accusers names private would result a! 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