The suit also claims that Watson later reached out to the massage therapist and apologized for his actions. [83] The next week, Watson tied his career high with five touchdowns in a 4223 victory over the Miami Dolphins. 2. 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. 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." [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. Obviously the police have been investigating also. Watson has met with investigators from the FBI but not the NFL, his attorney, Rusty Hardin, said at a news conference Wednesday. He cant practice with the team, but can participate in on-site rehab, meet with non-football staff, attend meeting and meet with head coach Kevin Stefanski. [132] He was allowed to participate in preseason activities, including preseason games. there remains no timeline for that decision. Watson sat out the entire 2021 season while being paid his full salary and waiting for the Texans to trade him. 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. 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. [82] He passed for 139 yards and a touchdown in the 207 victory. Deshaun Watson 's out of the NFL playoffs, but don't feel too bad for the guy . As noted by Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports, the Texans " have not given up " on Watson playing for the Texans in 2021. He is fourth in career completion percentage (minimum 1,500 attempts) and is third in all-time career passer rating. 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. February 5, 2018: The Houston Texans activated QB Deshaun Watson. that Watson will start Fridays preseason opener against the Jaguars, along with most of the teams starters. He finished third in the balloting after Heisman winner Derrick Henry, an Alabama running back, and Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey. January 12, 2020 this is the last time Watson played in front of a stadium full of fans. However, the seriousness of those discussions ranging from a casual conversation to actual trade negotiations hadnt been disclosed. The Houston Texans organization has not had any direct contact with either party.. During both hearings and in his responsive filings, Buzbee suggested his clients could enter into a confidentiality or protective order rather than replead with her name attached to their complaints. (Week 8, 2017), First player in NFL history with multiple 5 passing touchdown games within his first 2 seasons: 2, First player in NFL history to have 4,000+ passing yards, 25+ passing touchdowns, 500+ rushing yards and 5 rushing touchdowns in a single season, Fastest player in NFL history to have 6,500+ passing yards and 500+ rushing yards (26 games), Fastest player in NFL history to have 50 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing touchdowns (27 games), First quarterback with back-to-back games with at least 375 passing yards and 35 rushing yards, Most passing touchdowns by a rookie in a 7-game span in NFL history: 19, Most passing touchdowns by a rookie in a 5-game span in NFL history: 18, Longest streak of games with 3 or more passing touchdowns by a rookie in NFL history: 4, Most games with at least 375 passing yards and 40 rushing yards in NFL history: 3 (tied with, Most passing touchdowns for a quarterback through his first six career games: 15, First rookie with two games of 300+ passing yards and 40+ rushing yards in a season, First rookie to produce 5+ touchdowns in consecutive games, Most completions with a perfect passer rating: 28, Most attempts with a perfect passer rating: 33 (tied with. BEREA -- Deshaun Watson quickly slammed the book shut on the 2022 season. Prior to that latest suit, all of the women who filed suit against Watson originally did so as Jane Does. He missed last season under the "non-injury. Mr. Multiple other sources toldThe Athletica deal did not appear to be imminent. 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. One was filed March 16 and the others were filed March 17. Though two of the women suing Watson have come forward, another 20 remain anonymous. Deshaun Watson to Washington has always seemed like a longshot. [71] His performance earned him AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors. 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. 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. [110] In Week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings, Watson threw for 300 yards and two touchdowns as the Texans lost 2331. [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 said he doesnt believe the New York Times report that he used 66 massage therapists during a 17-month period was accurate. The Texans finally dealt Watson to the Browns. He does what we ask him to do, and hes here every day and hes doing fine.. Buzbee also files four additional lawsuits this day, bringing the total to seven. Buzbee represents the 24 women who have filed civil lawsuits against Watson. [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. They wouldnt tell us. Including this latest one, a total of 26 civil lawsuits have now been filed against Watson. 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. [146] 18 professional massage therapists have since expressed support of his character, saying that the allegations contradict their experiences with Watson. To defend him, Watson hired another high-profile Houston attorney in Hardin, who previously represented running back Adrian Peterson in his 2014 child-abuse case and pitcher Roger Clemens in matters related to the Mitchell Reports allegations of steroid use in baseball. [42][43] On November 26, he passed for 347 yards, six touchdowns and one interception in a 567 victory over South Carolina. We welcome this long overdue development, Rusty Hardin, Watsons lawyer, said in a statement. The last time Deshaun Watson played football was 700 days ago. [172] In 2017, Watson donated his first NFL game check of approximately $27,000 to three NRG Stadium cafeteria employees affected by Hurricane Harvey. 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. We will continue to closely monitor the situation, Nike said in a statement. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Watson hasnt played since the 2020 season after being accused of sexual assault and sexual misconduct. Hes just trying to deflect.. His first practice with the team will be on Nov. 16. In Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals, Watson threw for 324 yards and three touchdowns during a 3731 loss. He also received Pro Bowl honors in each of his three seasons as Houston's primary starter. 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. Mr. The lawsuits of Ashley Solis, who was the first woman to file suit against Watson, and three others will continue, Buzbee said. Watson and his counsel badly miscalculated. In September 2020, he signed a four-year contract extension with the Houston Texans worth nearly $111 million guaranteed. Harris County presented nine complaints against Watson to that grand jury. [101] Watson helped lead the Texans to a 106 record and an AFC South title. He was also named winner of the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and was the first repeat winner of the Manning Award. He also rushed 10 times for 42 yards and two touchdowns in the 3124 road victory. . 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. Watson was named the Tigers' starter on September 21. [62][63][64][65], On May 12, 2017, the Texans signed Watson to a four-year, $13.84 million contract featuring an $8.21 million signing bonus. As stipulated by the collective bargaining agreement signed in 2020, Goodell can hear the appeal himself or choose someone else to do so. This evolving, complicated situation can be difficult to track. "They're not taking lowball offers," Robinson adds. He has requested a trade but has continuously reported to the Texans facility to work out apart from the team. 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. Watson, who has a no-trade clause, has been inactive for all six games this season. Watson still faces 22 active civil suits accusing him of sexual assault and sexual misconduct in massage appointments. In addition to throwing for over 4,000 yards, he also rushed for over 1,000 yards to complete his true sophomore season. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) takes a snap during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. 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. [104] He finished the game with 247 passing yards and a touchdown along with 55 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. Roger Goodell. Deshaun Watson last stepped onto an NFL field in the Texans' season finale of the 2020-21 season versus the Tennessee Titans. 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. [131], As a result of his sexual harassment allegations, Watson was suspended for six regular season games to start the 2022 season by Sue Lewis Robinson. Deshaun Watson is basically in the same position at the end of the year as he was at the start of it. 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. These victims privacy rights outweigh the presumption of openness.. He was ranked as the top quarterback available in the draft by Sports Illustrated, Pro Football Focus and ESPN. The NFLPAfiled its reply brief to the leagues appeal of Watsons six-game suspension, they announced Friday. In the previous three seasons, he missed 15-19-13 games.The injuries included a cranky ankle, a sore back and a . A massage therapist alleges in the suit that Watson pressured her into oral sex during a session in December 2020. In addition to the FBI, Hardin said hes had one meeting with the Harris County District Attorneys office regarding Watson. 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. Watson reported to Texans training camp on July 25 and participated in practice on July 28, but is still requesting a trade. Hardin also said the FBI is investigating whether one of the women suing Watson attempted to extort him. [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. Hardin has said it has impeded his teams effort to investigate the accusations. [160], Watson is a Christian and converted to the Southern Baptist Convention after moving to Houston to play for the Texans. 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. 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. More importantly, Peoples-Jones has caught two of the five touchdown passes Watson has . There are important steps that we will be taking as part of our personal conduct policy. 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. This included consecutive 14-1 seasons in 2015 and 2016. [36] He was also named the 2015 ACC Player of the Year and ACC Offensive Player of the Year. [46][47], After defeating Ohio State 310 in the CFP semifinal in the Fiesta Bowl and receiving the offensive MVP award, Clemson defeated No. The judge granted Watson's attorneys' emergency motion requiring the release of the other accusers' names. 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. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. I never assaulted, disrespected or harassed anyone, Watson said. And that's what I probably think about more than anything. Watson's last game action was on Jan. 3, 2021. Two additional NFL players contacted the massage therapist several weeks later on Watson's recommendation. [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. Rob Maaddi and Tom Withers AP. He finished with 125 passing yards, 67 rushing yards and a 49-yard rushing touchdown as the Texans won 139. The plaintiff also alleges that Watson reached out on Instagram in December, "acting as if nothing had happened". His fine and an additional $2 million will be donated to agencies that work to prevent sexual assault. 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. Nike has suspended its endorsement deal with Watson, the company said Wednesday. 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 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. Goodell, who held the final say on punishments under the CBA at the time, ultimately suspended Elliott for six games. Watson played better last week against the Bengals, but the Browns lost, 23-10. [27] After the regular season, the Tigers qualified for the ACC Championship Game, facing off against #10 North Carolina. [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. Browns QB Deshaun Watson Suspended For 6 Games: Report. The trade deadline is Nov. 2. This marked the second-most lucrative contract in NFL history after that of Aaron Rodgers. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is once again cited in a police report, but this time as the victim. 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. 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. [41] Against Syracuse on November 5, he threw for 169 passing yards with two touchdowns but left the game with an apparent shoulder injury. "[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. 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. 2022 AFC North Standings. At least 10 women have filed criminal complaints against Watson with Houston Police Department, including two who are not suing him in civil court. The incident allegedly occurred in California, just the second of the 14 allegations to occur outside the Houston area. Well, Im glad to hear they are. [170][171], In 2006, when Watson was 11, Atlanta Falcons running back Warrick Dunn donated a home to Watson's family through Dunn's charity Homes for the Holidays, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. 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. 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. Deshaun Watson went 33-5 with the Tigers. In that game, he threw for 365 yards, three touchdowns, and an. 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. Orlovsky reacts to Deshaun Watson's introductory news conference with Browns. [11] He rushed for 4,057 yards and 63 touchdowns. Listen to what Brady Quinn, Lavar Arrington, and Jonas Knox have to say about the Deshaun Watson situation that . Watson was cleared by a grand jury of criminal charges related to the sexual misconduct allegations against him in Harris County. This, of course, isn't the first time we've been thrilled by a marquee duel between these two elite dual-threat quarterbacks. [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. 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. 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. They faced the #4 seed Oklahoma Sooners in the Orange Bowl, one of the two College Football Playoff semifinal games. 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. ESPNs Mike Greenberg asked Goodell where the investigation stood. Most passing touchdowns in a single game by a rookie: 5 (October 8, 2017, vs. [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. The NFL has increased Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watsons suspension to 11 games, with a $5 million fine and mandatory counseling. We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and have suspended Deshaun Watson. Weather also won't . [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. Written by TMZ. Buzbee has previously said that up to two additional clients have reported Watson to police, but HPD has only announced one. Also, on March 18, the NFL announced that it would investigate the sexual assault allegations made against Watson. His five total scores tied the NFL rookie touchdown record. "[152], On April 9, Hardin claimed that some of Watson's massages did lead to some "sexual activity" but that it was consensual. Nov 16, 2022 It's almost time now. Harvey. That is false. 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. 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. The report contains accounts from some of those therapists that suggest the quarterback engaged in questionable behavior when seeking massages. 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He finished with 402 passing yards, four touchdowns, three interceptions and 67 rushing yards, though the Texans lost 4138. game. He said Watson gets two to three massages per week and often can only schedule them at the last minute because of his busy schedule. [24] It was revealed that Watson had played the game with a torn ACL in his left knee. 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. A third hearing, which was scheduled for Friday afternoon, was canceled after a 14th woman agreed to attach her name to her complaint. His future in the NFL is still in limbo and largely pending according to how his legal cases. 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. 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