Browns QB Deshaun Watson Suspended For 6 Games: Report. [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. The last time Deshaun Watson played football was 700 days ago. We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and have suspended Deshaun Watson. 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. Derrick Deshaun Watson (born September 14, 1995) is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns[1] of the National Football League (NFL). 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. The reports of their continued interest still seem like a monitoring situation without much actual effort being put into it. He also rushed for 31 yards. Reliants parent company, NRG, holds the naming rights to the Texans stadium, Reliant is aware of pending civil lawsuits and a criminal investigation involving Deshaun Watson, Houston Texans quarterback, Reliant told The Athletic in a statement. The risk of being wrong is simply too high. At a news conference on Friday afternoon, Hardin said he has not heard from the Houston Police Department regarding any criminal complaints filed against Watson and went on to say that he doesnt know if more than one criminal complaint has been filed. The incident allegedly occurred in California, just the second of the 14 allegations to occur outside the Houston area. Watson was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week. Deshaun Watson last stepped onto an NFL field in the Texans' season finale of the 2020-21 season versus the Tennessee Titans. 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. 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. Kevin Stefanski on Deshaun Watson's debut for Browns vs Texans: 'I think he will be ready to roll' Watson last played in an NFL game in January 2020 According to the suit, the massage therapist immediately ended the session and cried after the incident. [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. [153] That same day, two judges ruled that 13 of the 22 lawsuits must be refiled within two business days or risk dismissal and that four of the accusers must refile using their current names. Watson is the subject of a 23rd active civil suit accusing him of sexual assault and sexual misconduct, according to Harris County court records. As noted by Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports, the Texans " have not given up " on Watson playing for the Texans in 2021. The suit also claims Genuine Touchs massage therapists were well aware of what they described as Watsons sketchiness and attempts to push boundaries.. Watson does not currently face criminal charges. That is, barring a ruling on the NFLs appeal before then. 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. The NFL instead hit Watson with an 11-game suspension and $5 million fine, when most, after such a settlement with 23 women, would have forever lost their jobs, good riddance. [41] Against Syracuse on November 5, he threw for 169 passing yards with two touchdowns but left the game with an apparent shoulder injury. Watson returned to Browns practice on Wednesday. "I'm just going . The suit accuses Watson of groping Smith, exposing himself and repeatedly making sexually suggestive comments. Hours after Nikes announcement, Reliant Energy announced it, too, was severing ties with Watson. Shortly after the news conference, Hardins office released a statement claiming Buzbee sought a $100,000 settlement from Watson on Solis behalf before she filed her civil lawsuit. [57], The Houston Texans drafted Watson in the first round (12th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. In sexual assault cases, state law only offers minors an exception to these rules. Watson was selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans. When we get to that point, we will certainly make a decision.. 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. He does what we ask him to do, and hes here every day and hes doing fine.. Twenty-two of the 23 women who have sued Watson originally filed their lawsuits as Jane Does. He was also named winner of the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and was the first repeat winner of the Manning Award. Deshaun Watson 's out of the NFL playoffs, but don't feel too bad for the guy . Cleveland Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam distributed the following statement in the wake of their organizations trade for Deshaun Watson: Cleveland Browns (@Browns) March 20, 2022. But the response does not name anyone other than Watson and the plaintiffs. 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 is facing a new civil lawsuit in Harris County, Texas, according to court records. He made his regular season debut for the Browns in Week 13 against the Texans, his former team. [89] He was ranked 51st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019 list. Rob Maaddi and Tom Withers AP. Sunday's contest against Watson's former team, the Houston Texans, will be the first time Watson plays in a regular season football game since January 2020. Watson was named the Tigers' starter on September 21. He sat out all last season with the Houston Texans amid his trade request and off-field issues. 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. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league is still determining whether or not Deshaun Watson should go on the commissioners exempt list, adding the league is adamant about not interfering with investigations into allegations that Watson committed sexual misconduct and sexual assault. The lawsuits of Ashley Solis, who was the first woman to file suit against Watson, and three others will continue, Buzbee said. In Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals, Watson threw for 324 yards and three touchdowns during a 3731 loss. Multiple other sources toldThe Athletica deal did not appear to be imminent. [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. 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. [52] In December, Watson graduated with a degree in communications after three years at Clemson. On that date he still faced 22 civil lawsuits, many alleging sexual misconduct, and assault. He played college football at Clemson, where he led the team to a national championship in 2016. 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 traveling massage therapist alleged that when she arrived at the address that Watson had provided, he led her to a room and "locked the doors behind him". In that game, he threw for 365 yards, three touchdowns, and an. He was keeping plays alive, dodging tackles in impressive fashion, and picking up first downs with his legs when given an opening. [40] He totaled 378 passing yards and two touchdowns against Florida State on October 29, rallying to a 3734 win. [101] Watson helped lead the Texans to a 106 record and an AFC South title. 1/16/2023 1:58 PM PT. 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.. The proposal was handed down by the NFL and NFL Players. 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. Eighteen of the 22 active suits accuse Watson of inappropriately touching women with his penis during massage therapy sessions. That is false. Buzbee and Hardin agreed to consolidate all future pre-trail matters for the 22 lawsuits under the 113th civil court, where the first case was filed. "They're not taking lowball offers," Robinson adds. His fine and an additional $2 million will be donated to agencies that work to prevent sexual assault. Under the rules of the 2020 CBA, commissioner Roger Goodell had the choice to preside over the appeal himself or appoint someone else. He sealed the game by spinning out of a potential sack by two Bills defenders and finding Taiwan Jones, who ran to the Buffalo 10-yard line to set up the game-winning field goal in overtime. Deshaun Watson is in line to be suspended six games in the 2022 season for violating terms of the NFLs personal conduct policy. A Texas state court judge ruled Watson must sit for a deposition within 90 days in a lawsuit brought by Ikea Roberts, a masseuse who alleges in her complaint Watson harassed her during a 2020 massage and pressured her into oral sex. In the motion, Hardin cites two Texas Rules of Civil Procedure that dont allow civil lawsuits under a pseudonym. 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. They faced the #4 seed Oklahoma Sooners in the Orange Bowl, one of the two College Football Playoff semifinal games. 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. Mr. The final six games of the Browns' 7-10 season were all about getting Watson back in the groove of being an NFL quarterback. More importantly, Peoples-Jones has caught two of the five touchdown passes Watson has . Follow Aaron on Twitter @aaronjreiss. We believe the Texans organization was well aware of Watsons issues, but failed to act. Watson has not been on the field for practices with the team this week. He also received Pro Bowl honors in each of his three seasons as Houston's primary starter. We take accusations of this nature very seriously.. [120] In Week 17 against the Tennessee Titans, Watson threw for 365 yards, three touchdowns and one interception but lost 4138. The report contains accounts from some of those therapists that suggest the quarterback engaged in questionable behavior when seeking massages. Nov 16, 2022 It's almost time now. He previously had to stop practicing with the team when his suspension began at the end of the preseason. Hes just trying to deflect.. [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. Orlovsky reacts to Deshaun Watson's introductory news conference with Browns. I come forward now so that Deshaun Watson does not assault another woman. [16] Watson entered his true freshman season as the backup to starter Cole Stoudt, but still received extensive playing time. Watson was the first player to accomplish this feat in the history of college football. [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. 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. Watson reported to Texans training camp on July 25 and participated in practice on July 28, but is still requesting a trade. [39] On October 1, Watson threw for 306 passing yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions in a 4236 victory over Louisville. Watson threw for 189 yards and a touchdown and ran for 145 yards and a touchdown as he led Clemson to a 3717 victory, earning game MVP honors. 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. [4][5] Watson has denied any wrongdoing despite settling 20 claims of sexual misconduct. He also rushed for 43 yards and a touchdown. 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." Theyre the first of the 22 women suing Watson in civil court to identify themselves publicly. The plaintiff in question alleges Watson coerced the woman to perform oral sex on him in December 2020. The NFL has increased Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watsons suspension to 11 games, with a $5 million fine and mandatory counseling. Both women accuse Watson of inappropriately exposing himself and touching them with his erect penis. A grand jury in Brazoria County, south of Houston, is meeting to decide if charges will be filed against Watson, Tony Buzbee, the attorney for the complainant, confirmed to The Athletic. Watson was cleared by a grand jury of criminal charges related to the sexual misconduct allegations against him in Harris County. [116] With his Week 12 performance, Watson briefly became the NFL's all-time regular-season career passer-rating leader before being surpassed five days later by Patrick Mahomes. This included consecutive 14-1 seasons in 2015 and 2016. The FBI would not confirm or deny the existence of any investigations involving Watson. game. [33] He set the record for most total yards in national championship game history, with 478 yards (405 passing / 73 rushing) against the nation's best defense. Tony Buzbee, the 24 plaintiffs attorney, said in a statement that the Houston Texans were being added to the lawsuits. [12], Watson enrolled at Clemson in January 2014. 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. . When was the last time Deshaun Watson played? 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. After the Panthers benched Sam Darnold early in the fourth quarter of a 25-3 loss to the Giants, sources say they expect the Panthers to be involved in the Watson conversation leading to the trade deadline, which is Nov. 2. His future in the NFL is still in limbo and largely pending according to how his legal cases. In his news conference, Buzbee said he planned to file a minimum of 12 total cases and had talked with 10 other women about filing suit against Watson. Deshaun Watson, 27, is a star quarterback, one of the best in the N.F.L. 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.. He missed last season under the "non-injury. Well, Im glad to hear they are. Watson did play for the Browns during the 2022 NFL preseason amid his suspension appeal but stepped away from the team at the beginning of his. [25] He underwent surgery the Friday before Clemson's bowl game against Oklahoma. Written by TMZ. Watson threw 16 touchdowns in the month of October, setting the NFL record for touchdown passes by a rookie in a calendar month. Mr. 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. 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. Mr. Before that, he worked for The Kansas City Star, where he covered Mizzou sports after graduating from the University of Missouri. 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