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. State district judges Dedra Davis and Rabeea Sultan Collier ruled Friday that 12 previously unidentified women had to attach their names to their suits, and another agreed to do so in advance of a similar hearing on the matter. He attended Gainesville High School from the fall of 2010 and played for the school's Red Elephants football team. Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry told reporters during the Browns bye week that he expects Watson will start against the Texans in Week 13, the first game in which hes eligible to play. That said, he has not deleted any messages since March 15, the day before the first lawsuit was filed. Watson does not currently face criminal charges. Mr. He finished with 125 passing yards, 67 rushing yards and a 49-yard rushing touchdown as the Texans won 139. Trade discussions between the Texans and the Dolphins regarding Watson have picked up. 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. 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. 5 Clemson Tigers rallied to beat . In sexual assault cases, state law only offers minors an exception to these rules. But another woman filed a brand new suit against Watson on Wednesday, with her name included in her original complaint. Hardin also claimed his office had identified one plaintiff and accused her of previously attempting to blackmail Watson. If the plaintiff fails to do so, the motion requests the court dismiss all claims. [114][115] In Week 12, a 4125 win over the Detroit Lions, Watson went 17-of-25 for 318 yards and four passing touchdowns. Were obviously following that and looking at that ourselves, independently, Goodell said. 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. An additional woman agreed to have her name attached to her suit later on Friday, and another came forward earlier in the week, leaving seven anonymous accusers. Deshaun Watson is basically in the same position at the end of the year as he was at the start of it. Deshaun Watson is in line to be suspended six games in the 2022 season for violating terms of the NFL's personal conduct policy. He has not played in a regular season game since the 2020 season. He played college football at Clemson, where he led the team to a national championship in 2016. [29], The Tigers were selected to participate in the 2016 College Football Playoff as the #1 seed. 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. 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.) [140], On March 16, 2021, a Houston massage therapist filed a civil lawsuit delivered by attorney Tony Buzbee against Watson, claiming that Watson had touched her with the tip of his erect penis while asking her for sex during a visit to her home for treatment in March 2020. Prior to the judges rulings, Hardin criticized Buzbee for not releasing the names of plaintiffs, impeding Hardins efforts to investigate the allegations. A. 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. "They're not taking lowball offers," Robinson adds. One was filed March 16 and the others were filed March 17. In Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals, Watson threw for 324 yards and three touchdowns during a 3731 loss. "I'm just going . Deshaun Watson, 2016 Passing and Rushing Stats: Watson has not gotten off to the kind of start that Jackson has so far this season. 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 missed the entire 2021 NFL season amid disagreements with the Texans' front office and the unfolding . We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and have suspended Deshaun Watson. [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. [172] In 2017, Watson donated his first NFL game check of approximately $27,000 to three NRG Stadium cafeteria employees affected by Hurricane Harvey. [142], On March 18, 2021, a third civil lawsuit was filed against Watson, alleging that he had forced a massage therapist to perform oral sex on him before she blacked out in an office building in December 2020. [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. Watson's last game played was in January, 2021, in which he totaled 365 yards, three touchdowns and one interception for Houston against . Deshaun Watson to Washington has always seemed like a longshot. [121], Watson finished the 2020 season with 4,823 passing yards (the most in the NFL), 33 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. [26], In 2015, Watson led Clemson to an undefeated 120 regular season and a #1 ranking in the polls. Watson played better last week against the Bengals, but the Browns lost, 23-10. [97] During Week 8 against the Oakland Raiders, he threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns in a 2724 victory. [124], Following the 2020 season, Watson requested a trade by the Texans after becoming disgruntled with changes in the front office and coaching staff. Watson returned to Browns practice on Wednesday. On Oct. 1, 2016, Watson and the No. [12] During his sophomore and senior years, Watson led Gainesville to the state semifinals. Try a week on us. [132] He was allowed to participate in preseason activities, including preseason games. [40] He totaled 378 passing yards and two touchdowns against Florida State on October 29, rallying to a 3734 win. Content warning:This story contains details about alleged sexual abuse. Watson is the subject of a 24th active civil lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault and sexual misconduct, according to Harris County court records. [74], On November 2, Watson tore his ACL on a non-contact play during practice, prematurely ending his rookie season. Following nearly a year and a half of accusations, denial, legal wrangling and speculation, Deshaun Watson is back on the football field. Watson was cleared by a grand jury of criminal charges related to the sexual misconduct allegations against him in Harris County. Those are very concerning to us.. [76][77] On November 8, Watson underwent successful surgery on his right knee to repair his ACL, and no further damage was reported. The Texans paid Watson for the 2021 season, but he was inactive for every game last season. [88], On January 21, 2019, Watson was named to his first Pro Bowl, replacing the Super Bowl-bound Tom Brady. 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. The lawsuits of Ashley Solis, who was the first woman to file suit against Watson, and three others will continue, Buzbee said. 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. In the divisional round against the Kansas City Chiefs, Watson threw for 388 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 37 yards and a touchdown as the Texans lost on the road 3151 after having blown a 240 second-quarter lead. He returned for a game against Georgia Tech only to suffer an LCL strain, missing most of the game. The Carolina Panthers are expected to be involved in trade talks for Watson, league and team sources tell The Athletic. [54][55][56] He was ranked the second-best quarterback by NFLDraftScout.com. Watson still faces a possible suspension from the NFL as the league investigates the allegations. A misidentified person would immediately and involuntarily be drawn into a public media frenzy. Watsons answer to Ms. Does lawsuit is due on April 19, 2021, Hardin writes in the motion. [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. Watson was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week. 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.. 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. As noted by Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports, the Texans " have not given up " on Watson playing for the Texans in 2021. He hasn't yet been in 2021. The motion requests that the plaintiff replead and identify herself within two business days of Thursdays filing. [110] In Week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings, Watson threw for 300 yards and two touchdowns as the Texans lost 2331. Watson said he doesnt believe the New York Times report that he used 66 massage therapists during a 17-month period was accurate. As the number of lawsuits accusing Watson of sexual assault and misconduct increased to 21, Hardins office released statements from 18 massage therapists who say the accusations are inconsistent with their experiences. He threw for over 10,000 passing yards and completed 90 touchdown passes against 32 interceptions. The Panthers are expected to be involved in trade talks as well. The Houston Police Department confirmed an investigation is ongoing but declined to comment on the number of complainants. [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. [2][3], In 2021, Watson was sued by more than two dozen female massage therapists for sexual harassment and sexual assault. Also Wednesday, Texas-based grocer H-E-B said it had no plans to renew an endorsement deal with Watson and Beats by Dre reportedly ended its relationship with the quarterback. 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. The terms of the settlements, including the amount paid to each woman, are confidential, Buzbee said. 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 his first game in 700 days, Watson posted the worst passer rating of his NFL career at 53.4, throwing for 131 yards and one interception in the 2714 win. 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. 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. 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[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. Weather also won't . Deshaun Watson, the Cleveland Browns . Jim Schwartz seems to fit the bill for what Browns players . [39] On October 1, Watson threw for 306 passing yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions in a 4236 victory over Louisville. [7][8], Watson was born in Gainesville, Georgia on September 14, 1995, to Deann Watson and Don Richardson. 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. We believe the Texans organization was well aware of Watsons issues, but failed to act. Laura Baxley wrote a letter to Watson that was read by attorney Cornelia Brandfield-Harvey, an associate at Buzbees law firm. We categorically deny that he has reached out directly to his accusers in an attempt to settle these cases.. [15] He was ranked as the top quarterback recruit for the 2014 class by ESPN 300. The final six games of the Browns' 7-10 season were all about getting Watson back in the groove of being an NFL quarterback. [148] Hardin and Acevedo have since criticized Buzbee's statements, with Hardin saying that he and his client would "always remain available to any law enforcement or regulatory agency who desires our cooperation". It's not the trading away 3 picks, it's the contract they gave to extend him. [151], On April 6, two of the 22 women who had filed lawsuits against Watson publicly identified themselves at a press conference. We're working for something today, and there is meaning to that.
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