[146] 18 professional massage therapists have since expressed support of his character, saying that the allegations contradict their experiences with Watson. 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. The other requires the defense to receive fair notice of claims. However, Fuller allowed Watson to wear the number. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. And that's what I probably think about more than anything. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Despite the off-field controversies and Watson's situation with the team, he participated in OTA activities and training camp, albeit on a limited basis. Time to see if putting the franchise in a blender for nine months, alienating the fan base and sabotaging another season off the prime of Nick Chubb and Myles. The Texans continue to engage in trade conversations regarding Watson,with one source characterizing discussions with the Miami Dolphinsas serious. The other requires the defense to receive fair notice of claims. This evolving, complicated situation can be difficult to track. 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. [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. In addition to the FBI, Hardin said hes had one meeting with the Harris County District Attorneys office regarding Watson. Were obviously following that and looking at that ourselves, independently, Goodell said. [108] The NFL announced it will appeal Deshaun Watsons six-game suspension, the punishment given by arbiter Sue L. Robinson that was announced two days earlier. In court, Buzbee offered to release the names of women confidentially, out of privacy and security concerns, but Hardin argued that making the names public could result in people coming forward with relevant information about Watsons accusers. 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. [48] Watson completed 36 of 56 passes for 420 yards and three touchdowns against the nation's top-ranked defense, including the last-second game-winning pass to wide receiver Hunter Renfrow. The Last time Deshaun Watson played 95 views Mar 12, 2022 4 Dislike Share Save NightSteel Sports 35 subscribers All highlights are property of the National Football League , ESPN , Fox ,. The Panthers are expected to be involved in trade talks as well. 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In a statement, Hardin alleged Buzbee was impeding efforts to investigate the accusations by not releasing names of accusers to Watsons legal team, which at this point was defending the quarterback against 16 civil lawsuits. Baxley, in an. According to a statement from the league, Commissioner Roger Goodell will determine who will hear the appeal. Watson was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week. BEREA, Ohio (AP)Deshaun Watson is dealing with another suspension, this one not nearly as personal or punishing as the last. [7][8], Watson was born in Gainesville, Georgia on September 14, 1995, to Deann Watson and Don Richardson. In September 2020, he signed a four-year contract extension with the Houston Texans worth nearly $111 million guaranteed. [87], In Watson's first postseason appearance, the Texans hosted the Indianapolis Colts in the Wild Card round. His abridged first season with the . [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. We will be given the opportunity to tell our side, and we will get an even-handed hearing.. 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. One of the women accusing Watson of sexual assault and misconduct during a massage session has filed a lawsuit against the Houston Texans alleging negligence from the team. [95][96] In the next game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Watson threw for 280 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions. "[127], Despite not being officially suspended or placed on any reserve list, Watson was ruled out for every Texans game played in 2021 for "non-injury reasons/personal matter. [82] He passed for 139 yards and a touchdown in the 207 victory. [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. Jim Schwartz seems to fit the bill for what Browns players . that Watson will start Fridays preseason opener against the Jaguars, along with most of the teams starters. The league also does not yet have access to evidence gathered by police, whose criminal investigation is ongoing. July 27,. [66] Watson made his first regular-season appearance on September 10, 2017, against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Obviously the police have been investigating also. He finished third in the balloting after Heisman winner Derrick Henry, an Alabama running back, and Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey. According to the suit, the massage therapist immediately ended the session and cried after the incident. [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). Watson threw for 289 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 131 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Tigers to a 4537 win, Clemson's first ACC championship since 2011. We dont have all the access to that information at this point in time, and we pride ourselves on not interfering in that, being as cooperative as we can to make sure we get all the facts. [109], In the Week 1 NFL Kickoff Game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Watson threw for 253 yards, one touchdown and one interception and rushed for 27 yards and a touchdown during a 3420 loss. [154][155][156], On April 7, 2021, Nike and Beats By Dre suspended endorsement deals with Watson. The last time Deshaun Watson played football was 700 days ago. Deshaun Watson last played game. 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. Deshaun Watson is one of the better quarterbacks in the NFL when he's on the field. Ashley Solis, who filed the first suit against Watson, read a prepared statement while seated next to Buzbee. One requires plaintiffs to state their names if they are known. 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. 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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. [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. [45] For the second consecutive year, Watson was named one of the five Heisman Trophy candidates, along with Michigan's Jabrill Peppers, Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield and Dede Westbrook and Louisville's Lamar Jackson. That suspension, which was originally set at six games, was extended to. Watson sat out the entire 2021 season while being paid his full salary and waiting for the Texans to trade him. [110] In Week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings, Watson threw for 300 yards and two touchdowns as the Texans lost 2331. The Houston Police Department confirmed an investigation is ongoing but declined to comment on the number of complainants. [21][22] As a result of the injury, he missed games against Boston College, Syracuse and Wake Forest. Also f**k Deshaun Watson. [134] NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed that the NFL would seek a full-year suspension including the postseason, calling Watson's conduct "egregious" and "predatory behavior". [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. Derrick Deshaun Watson (born September 14, 1995) is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). With his 11-game suspension over, Watson made his regular season debut for the Browns in Houston against the Texans, his former team. 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. [138], On November 28, 2022, Watson was reinstated from his suspension and was officially added to the 53-man roster. His last game with the Texans was in the regular-season finale on Jan. 3, 2021, which the Texans lost to the Tennessee Titans by a score of 41-38. The Carolina Panthers, who were also originally mentioned as potential trade partners, were reported to no longer be in the mix two weeks ago. He was named AFC Offensive Player of the Month and the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for October. Watson completed 29 of 49 passes for 235 yards as the Texans lost 217. As such, if Mr. Watson is ever to have a chance at properly defending himself, he can no longer refrain from requesting that the Court mandate that Plaintiff identify herself as required by the law.. Deshaun Watson is in line to be suspended six games in the 2022 season for violating terms of the NFL's personal conduct policy. The NFL and Watson have three days to appeal, though Watson and the NFLPA have signaled that they will accept Robinsons proposal. Watson has met with investigators from the FBI but not the NFL, his attorney, Rusty Hardin, said at a news conference Wednesday. 25% of your salary cap for a 53-man roster tied up in one player who hasn't . Harvey has advised the NFL previously on matters involving the personal conduct policy, including being part of a committee that reviewed Ezekiel Elliotts case in 2017. Watson vehemently denied Buzbee's claims, stating that "I have never treated any woman with anything other than the utmost respect." Well, Im glad to hear they are. [107] On September 5, Watson signed a four-year, $177.5 million contract extension with $111 million in guarantees, keeping him under contract through the 2025 season. 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. After he was accused of sexual assault and misconduct by more than 20 women, the Browns quarterback and the NFL agreed to an 11-game suspension, $5 million fine and mandatory counseling on August 18, 2022. In her ruling, Judge Davis said the case has already taken on a high profile and that not revealing the names of the plaintiff wont stop the public from speculating. Until yesterday, I did not know that they were also apparently and I have no reason to doubt this investigating Mr. Buzbees allegations, Hardin said. [106], On April 28, 2020, the Texans exercised the fifth-year option on Watson's contract. [101] Watson helped lead the Texans to a 106 record and an AFC South title. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File) Hardin also claimed his office had identified one plaintiff and accused her of previously attempting to blackmail Watson. McNair has had no personal involvement in any of those discussions. [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. That is, barring a ruling on the NFLs appeal before then. I never assaulted, disrespected or harassed anyone, Watson said. It marked his first regular-season action since Week 17 of the 2020 season when the Texans lost 41-38 to the Titans. The streak or whatever in its totality means very little to me, but if I think about the moments within it, they're all like this. The NFL launched an investigation into the allegations just days after the first lawsuit was filed against Watson. 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. Deshaun Watson is a hell of a business man. An additional woman identified herself in court filings Thursday, bringing the total number of women who have attached their names to their suits to 22. Aaron Reiss is native Houstonian and staff editor for The Athletic. Updated: Jan 9, 2023 / 07:53 PM MST. Hardin has repeatedly lambasted Buzbee, saying he has impeded efforts to investigate the allegations. Baxleys allegedly occurred in June 2020. Watson was traded to the Browns. He also rushed for 43 yards and a touchdown. Rob Maaddi and Tom Withers AP. The motion requests that the plaintiff replead and identify herself within two business days of Thursdays filing. How many wins did Watson have the last time he played over a year ago? Head coach David Culley said Tuesday that Watson is not injured and is participating in team meetings. The NFLPAfiled its reply brief to the leagues appeal of Watsons six-game suspension, they announced Friday. 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.. 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. 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. there remains no timeline for that decision. The attorney representing those 22 women, Tony Buzbee, confirmed to The Athletic on Aug. 13 that 10 of them had met with NFL investigators and that an 11th was scheduled to do so. A hearing is scheduled for 11 a.m. CT Friday in the 113th district court. Based on what we have learned from the Houston Police Department, we will soon be joining the Houston Texans organization and others as defendants in the ongoing lawsuits against Deshaun Watson, the statement read. Watson still faces 22 active civil suits accusing him of sexual assault and sexual misconduct, but the grand jurys decision not to prosecute eliminated one barrier for the teams considering a deal for Watson. [27] After the regular season, the Tigers qualified for the ACC Championship Game, facing off against #10 North Carolina. 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. [121], Watson finished the 2020 season with 4,823 passing yards (the most in the NFL), 33 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. Asked whether hell take all of these civil suits to trial, Hardin said absolutely. He claimed any sexual interactions Watson had with massage therapists were consensual. [23] He did not play against Georgia State the following week, but led Clemson to a victory over state rival South Carolina the following week. [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. Deshaun Watson, 27, is a star quarterback, one of the best in the N.F.L. Watson still faces 22 active civil suits accusing him of sexual assault and sexual misconduct in massage appointments. [2][3], In 2021, Watson was sued by more than two dozen female massage therapists for sexual harassment and sexual assault. Despite publicly saying he worked with about 40 massage therapists, Watson booked massage appointments with 66 women from 2019 through 2021, according to a report from the New York Times. To understand how things got to where they are, check out the below timeline, which will be updated as new information emerges. These range from being misleading, to fraudulent, to slanderous. Nia Smith, the complainant in the latest case, is represented by attorney Buzbee, like all other women suing Watson in civil court. 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. Im not going into what it is, the nature, the numbers or with whom. That Watson is allowed to take the field this season is frankly horrifying and an affront to Browns fans with a moral compass Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks to the media. In the motion, Hardin cites two Texas Rules of Civil Procedure that dont allow civil lawsuits under a pseudonym. [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. His first practice with the team will be on Nov. 16. Cleveland also receives a 2024 fifth-round draft pick as part of the trade. He is fourth in career completion percentage (minimum 1,500 attempts) and is third in all-time career passer rating. [69] In Week 4 against the Tennessee Titans, he completed 25 of 34 passes for 283 yards, four touchdowns, and an interception while also rushing for 24 yards and a touchdown as the Texans won 5714. The process started Monday with a discussion [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. This is about protecting not only the Plaintiffs but society at large as well, preventing further harm to other individuals, Buzbees team wrote in response to Hardins request for an emergency hearing. 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.. Less than 24 hours after a 28-14 loss in the finale in Pittsburgh, his focus had shifted to the changes necessary for him and the Browns to finally meet expectations next season after going 7-10. The prosecutor has told us from the beginning that ultimately when the investigation is over, their findings will be presented to a grand jury, Hardin said.
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