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. "[128], On March 18, 2022, Watson and the Texans' 2024 sixth-round draft pick were traded to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for the Browns' first-round draft picks in 2022, 2023, and 2024, as well as the Browns' third-round pick in 2023 and fourth-round picks in 2022 and 2024. The process started Monday with a discussion [120] In Week 17 against the Tennessee Titans, Watson threw for 365 yards, three touchdowns and one interception but lost 4138. Baxleys allegedly occurred in June 2020. As someone who watched the games, athletically he looked great and was doing a lot of the things he was known for before the two years off. [146] 18 professional massage therapists have since expressed support of his character, saying that the allegations contradict their experiences with Watson. That is, barring a ruling on the NFLs appeal before then. 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.. 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. Watson sat out all of last season after requesting a trade from the Texans shortly after that last game and amidst allegations of sexual misconduct during massage sessions by more than 20 women. Also f**k Deshaun Watson. [71] His performance earned him AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors. Watson is also scheduled to be deposed on Friday in relation to some of those civil suits but is expected to plead the fifth amendment, according to a statement from Buzbee, the lawyer for several of Watsons accusers. The risk of being wrong is simply too high. A massage therapist alleges in the suit that Watson pressured her into oral sex during a session in December 2020. 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. [172] In 2017, Watson donated his first NFL game check of approximately $27,000 to three NRG Stadium cafeteria employees affected by Hurricane Harvey. 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. 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. (AP Photo/Don Wright) BEREA The Browns' season had been over for barely an hour when Deshaun Watson made clear what was one of his first priorities. [138], On November 28, 2022, Watson was reinstated from his suspension and was officially added to the 53-man roster. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. These range from being misleading, to fraudulent, to slanderous. At a press conference, Solis said that she suffers from panic attacks, anxiety and depression resulting from the sexual assault. [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. [82] He passed for 139 yards and a touchdown in the 207 victory. Hes just trying to deflect.. 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. [110] In Week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings, Watson threw for 300 yards and two touchdowns as the Texans lost 2331. [2][3], In 2021, Watson was sued by more than two dozen female massage therapists for sexual harassment and sexual assault. vs: CIN. In some of these massages theres going to be no question weve never run from it our first announcement has always been about consent, that on some occasions some active sexual activity would have taken place, Hardin said. [106], On April 28, 2020, the Texans exercised the fifth-year option on Watson's contract. Watson, who has a no-trade clause, has been inactive for all six games this season. (It's not the Browns)", "Deshaun Watson-vs.-Russell Wilson duel in Seattle was historic", "Deshaun Watson's record against every NFL team", "Deshaun Watson Knew He Had Problems. One was filed March 16 and the others were filed March 17. ESPNs Mike Greenberg asked Goodell where the investigation stood. 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. Watson threw for 405 yards and four touchdowns in the game and ran for 73 yards in the losing effort,[32] though he surpassed the 4,000-yard passing mark. [67][68], Watson made his first career start on September 14, his 22nd birthday, in an away game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Texans finally dealt Watson to the Browns on March 18, with a personal conduct policy suspension looming from the NFL. 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." the quarterback is now on a tropical vacation, cozying up with his . [13][14], Watson received offers from numerous colleges before verbally committing to Clemson University on February 1, 2012. The Last Time Lamar Jackson and Deshaun Watson Faced Off on the Football Field In October 2016, Lamar Jackson and Louisville traveled to Clemson, S.C. to take on Deshaun Watson and the. 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. [66] Watson made his first regular-season appearance on September 10, 2017, against the Jacksonville Jaguars. [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. August 18, 2022: The NFL suspended QB Deshaun Watson for 11 games. All of the other stolen cars were Mercedes-Benz vehicles. He does what we ask him to do, and hes here every day and hes doing fine.. "They're not taking lowball offers," Robinson adds. [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. The NFL and Watson have three days to appeal, though Watson and the NFLPA have signaled that they will accept Robinsons proposal. 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. He hasn't yet been in 2021. [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. He's dealing with a groin injury right now. We welcome this long overdue development, Rusty Hardin, Watsons lawyer, said in a statement. [89] He was ranked 51st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019 list. Within a few days of his Instagram announcement, Buzbee filed seven civil lawsuits again Watson, and Lisa Friel, the NFLs special counsel for investigations, sent a letter to Buzbee asking for his clients cooperation in a league investigation. 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". Judge Collier ruled the other three women must also identify themselves if they wished to proceed with their civil suits. Watson sat out the entire 2021 season while being paid his full salary and waiting for the Texans to trade him. 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. In the previous three seasons, he missed 15-19-13 games.The injuries included a cranky ankle, a sore back and a . 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. [53], Watson was projected as a first-round pick by the majority of scouts and analysts. Laura Baxley wrote a letter to Watson that was read by attorney Cornelia Brandfield-Harvey, an associate at Buzbees law firm. [121], Watson finished the 2020 season with 4,823 passing yards (the most in the NFL), 33 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. [88], On January 21, 2019, Watson was named to his first Pro Bowl, replacing the Super Bowl-bound Tom Brady. 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. Cleveland also receives a 2024 fifth-round draft pick as part of the trade. Goodell, who held the final say on punishments under the CBA at the time, ultimately suspended Elliott for six games. Watson missed the entire 2021 NFL season amid disagreements with the Texans' front office and the unfolding . [12], Watson enrolled at Clemson in January 2014. As noted by Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports, the Texans " have not given up " on Watson playing for the Texans in 2021. Ten women have filed police complaints against Watson, a spokesperson for the office of Watsons lawyer, Rusty Hardin, confirmed to The Athletic. April 27, 2020: Option Exercised. The Texans continue to engage in trade conversations regarding Watson,with one source characterizing discussions with the Miami Dolphinsas serious. 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 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. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is once again cited in a police report, but this time as the victim. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is expected to be under center on Dec. 4 against the Houston Texans when he returns from his 11-game suspension. [97] During Week 8 against the Oakland Raiders, he threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns in a 2724 victory. 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 . But I think that process is still ongoing, and until that process isnt ongoing and we have enough data and enough information to be able to make a determination of whether he should go on commissioner exempt, we dont feel we have that necessary information at this point.. Nov 16, 2022 It's almost time now. Were obviously following that and looking at that ourselves, independently, Goodell said. The Dolphins wont trade for the Texans quarterback before Tuesdays deadline expires, according to a source. Buzbee said in an Instagram post he was filing suit against Watson for alleged misconduct against women but offered minimal details. 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 . 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.. [39] On October 1, Watson threw for 306 passing yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions in a 4236 victory over Louisville. 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. He was keeping plays alive, dodging tackles in impressive fashion, and picking up first downs with his legs when given an opening. He was ranked as the top quarterback available in the draft by Sports Illustrated, Pro Football Focus and ESPN. 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.. The last time Deshaun Watson played football was 700 days ago. The proposal was handed down by the NFL and NFL Players. According to the complaint, Smith, a cosmetologist, had three massage appointments with Watson. 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. It's not the trading away 3 picks, it's the contract they gave to extend him. 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. Attorneys announced that 9 of the 12 women would reveal their names voluntarily. vs: TEN. He sat out all last season with the Houston Texans amid his trade request and off-field issues. Derrick Deshaun Watson (born September 14, 1995) is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns[1] of the National Football League (NFL). In that game, he threw for 365 yards, three touchdowns, and an. [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. Watson threw 16 touchdowns in the month of October, setting the NFL record for touchdown passes by a rookie in a calendar month. Reliant Energy and H-E-B stated that they did not plan on engaging with Watson in the future. The Texans lost to the Tennessee Titans that day and finished the season out of the playoffs with a 4-12 record. 2:18; Booger wouldn't be surprised if Browns win AFC North with Watson. Watson, who requested a trade in January, reported to Texans camp to avoid daily fines but has been a limited participant in practice. 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. In addition to throwing for over 4,000 yards, he also rushed for over 1,000 yards to complete his true sophomore season. Watson was booed in Houston and booed in Cincinnati . In sexual assault cases, state law only offers minors an exception to these rules. I come forward now so that Deshaun Watson does not assault another woman. Trade discussions between the Texans and the Dolphins regarding Watson have picked up. Because Plaintiffs counsel filed the actions anonymously, Mr. Watsons counsel can only speculate about Plaintiffs identity, Hardin writes in the filing. 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 . 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. Hardin has said it has impeded his teams effort to investigate the accusations. Well, Im glad to hear they are. 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. [46][47], After defeating Ohio State 310 in the CFP semifinal in the Fiesta Bowl and receiving the offensive MVP award, Clemson defeated No. 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. Eighteen of the 22 active suits accuse Watson of inappropriately touching women with his penis during massage therapy sessions. Instagram / @jillyanais. 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.. 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. [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. [151] Ashley Solis, the first of the women to identify herself, claimed that during a massage appointment at her home, Watson exposed himself and touched her hand with his erect penis before she ended the session and asked him to leave. Before that, he worked for The Kansas City Star, where he covered Mizzou sports after graduating from the University of Missouri. [119] 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. [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. Who . Prior to the judges rulings, Hardin criticized Buzbee for not releasing the names of plaintiffs, impeding Hardins efforts to investigate the allegations. His future in the NFL is still in limbo and largely pending according to how his legal cases. In the third quarter, he threw his first NFL touchdown, a four-yard pass to wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. 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. He finished with 102 passing yards, a touchdown and an interception as the Texans lost 297. Watson hasnt played since the 2020 season after being accused of sexual assault and sexual misconduct. The Houston Texans organization has not had any direct contact with either party.. 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One requires plaintiffs to state their names if they are known. Harvey. [42][43] On November 26, he passed for 347 yards, six touchdowns and one interception in a 567 victory over South Carolina. [86] Watson faced the most dropbacks under pressure (281) and tied for the fifth-most times sacked in a single season with 62. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 2:16; See All. A third hearing, which was scheduled for Friday afternoon, was canceled after a 14th woman agreed to attach her name to her complaint. 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. Watsons lawyer, Rusty Hardin, has lambasted Buzbee for not offering up the names of Watsons accusers. BEREA -- Deshaun Watson quickly slammed the book shut on the 2022 season. Deshaun Watson is basically in the same position at the end of the year as he was at the start of it. But Watson, disenchanted by the team's poor personnel moves and failure to uphold a pledge to include him in the search process for . there remains no timeline for that decision. [26], In 2015, Watson led Clemson to an undefeated 120 regular season and a #1 ranking in the polls. On Oct. 1, 2016, Watson and the No. That is false. Watson returned to Browns practice on Wednesday. A second grand jury declined to file charges againstWatson, the Brazoria County district attorneys office confirmed. [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. Hardin confirmed that the FBI is investigating the allegations against Watson, as Buzbee first revealed in an interview with the website League Of Justice on Tuesday. That said, he has not deleted any messages since March 15, the day before the first lawsuit was filed. There are currently no restrictions on quarterback Deshaun Watsons participation in Houston Texans activities, the NFL said in a statement to The Athletic. BEREA, Ohio (AP)Deshaun Watson is dealing with another suspension, this one not nearly as personal or punishing as the last. According to the seven-page response, eight plaintiffs bragged about, praised and were excited about massaging Watson; seven willingly worked or offered to work with him again; three lied about the number of sessions they had with him in their original complaints; three lied about their alleged trauma and resulting harm; five told others they wanted to get money from Watson and five have scrubbed or entirely deleted social media accounts they used to promote their businesses. 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. The NFL has increased Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watsons suspension to 11 games, with a $5 million fine and mandatory counseling. [149][150] On April 2, the HPD announced an investigation of Watson after a complainant filed an official report. When was the last game Deshaun Watson played? Aaron Reiss is native Houstonian and staff editor for The Athletic. Three days after holding a news conference in his downtown Houston office, Buzbee filed seven more lawsuits against Watson, bringing the total cases to 14. [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. [73] In Week 8 against the Seattle Seahawks, Watson posted his first game with over 400 passing yards. [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. [132] He was allowed to participate in preseason activities, including preseason games. The NFL launched an investigation into the allegations just days after the first lawsuit was filed against Watson. Deshaun Watson to Washington has always seemed like a longshot. (Photo of Deshaun Watson: Nathan Ray Seebeck / USA Today). The NFL had recommended Watson be suspended for the 2022 season and not permitted to return unless he satisfies conditions imposed for reinstatement. [111] In Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Watson threw for 359 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions during a 3014 win, the Texans' first of the season. [129][130] As part of the trade, Watson signed a new, fully guaranteed, five-year, $230 million deal with the Browns, making it the largest contract and most guaranteed money in NFL history. NAME DATE TM OPP CMP ATT PCT YDS AVG TD TD% INT INT% SCK SCKY RATE; Deshaun Watson: 1/3/2021: HOU. Hardin also said the FBI is investigating whether one of the women suing Watson attempted to extort him. They faced the #4 seed Oklahoma Sooners in the Orange Bowl, one of the two College Football Playoff semifinal games. On Thursday, Hardin filed a motion requesting the court mandate one of the plaintiffs to identify herself. 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. Two women who reported complaints to Houston police have not filed civil lawsuits against Watson. 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. The latest proceedings are occurring nearly two weeks after a grand jury in Harris County, which includes Houston, didnt indict Watson on criminal charges related to sexual misconduct allegations against him. [40] He totaled 378 passing yards and two touchdowns against Florida State on October 29, rallying to a 3734 win. [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. Watson's contract is fully guaranteed for the next five years, with his cap hit for the next four years being $55M/year. 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. He returned for a game against Georgia Tech only to suffer an LCL strain, missing most of the game. There are important steps that we will be taking as part of our personal conduct policy. 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. Buzbee represents the 24 women who have filed civil lawsuits against Watson. We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and have suspended Deshaun Watson. 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