Orlovsky reacts to Deshaun Watson's introductory news conference with Browns. A league source told The Athletic that the NFL has not been given access to speak to many of the plaintiffs of the 22 civil lawsuits filed against Watson, or to relevant third parties. She stated: "People say that I'm doing this just for money. vs: TEN. He played college football at Clemson, where he led the team to a national championship in 2016. 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. Watsons lawyer, Rusty Hardin, has lambasted Buzbee for not offering up the names of Watsons accusers. 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. And even at this early stage of the litigation, the evidence obtained by the defense clearly supports Mr. Watsons denial of these allegations of force.. [24] It was revealed that Watson had played the game with a torn ACL in his left knee. 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. The last time Deshaun Watson played football was 700 days ago. The Carolina Panthers, who were also originally mentioned as potential trade partners, were reported to no longer be in the mix two weeks ago. [46][47], After defeating Ohio State 310 in the CFP semifinal in the Fiesta Bowl and receiving the offensive MVP award, Clemson defeated No. 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. 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. When was the last time Deshaun Watson played in the NFL? Watson threw 16 touchdowns in the month of October, setting the NFL record for touchdown passes by a rookie in a calendar month. 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. The lawsuits of Ashley Solis, who was the first woman to file suit against Watson, and three others will continue, Buzbee said. [114][115] In Week 12, a 4125 win over the Detroit Lions, Watson went 17-of-25 for 318 yards and four passing touchdowns. In Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals, Watson threw for 324 yards and three touchdowns during a 3731 loss. They wouldnt tell us. 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. 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.. [158] As of August 1, 2022, all but one of the pending civil cases had been settled. Also f**k Deshaun Watson. 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. Deshaun Watson is basically in the same position at the end of the year as he was at the start of it. Hardin said Watson, who is facing 22 civil lawsuits accusing him of sexual misconduct and sexual assault, has yet to meet NFL investigators because the league does not want to interfere in current criminal investigations. Watson was the first player to accomplish this feat in the history of college football. That suspension, which was originally set at six games, was extended to. He also rushed for 31 yards. Now we will learn the identity of at least one accuser. Follow Aaron on Twitter @aaronjreiss. (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. But after Watson started the preseason opener, Jacoby Brissett served as the Browns top quarterback for the rest of the summer. [108] Reliant Energy and H-E-B stated that they did not plan on engaging with Watson in the future. 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. Buzbee cited details from Tuesdays New York Times report and said the team facilitated Deshaun Watsons conduct., In many cases the Texans provided an opportunity for this conduct to occur, the statement reads. [61] The Texans had acquired the pick from the Cleveland Browns, trading their 25th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft and their first round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Instagram / @jillyanais. Deshaun Watson, 27, is a star quarterback, one of the best in the N.F.L. [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. Thirteen of the 22 women accusing Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct and sexual assault must resubmit their civil lawsuits with their names attached to them, two Harris County judges ruled Friday. We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and have suspended Deshaun Watson. December 6, 2022 30:13 The Last Senate Seat How Deshaun Watson Became the N.F.L.'s Biggest Scandal How one of the league's biggest stars has become perhaps its biggest scandal. Aaron Reiss is native Houstonian and staff editor for The Athletic. [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. As for why Watson has worked with so many massage therapists including 18 who supplied statements of support for Watson Hardin pointed to the pandemic shutting down spas. As noted by Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports, the Texans " have not given up " on Watson playing for the Texans in 2021. The Cleveland . The NFL and Watson have three days to appeal, though Watson and the NFLPA have signaled that they will accept Robinsons proposal. It makes plenty of sense that the Browns would want Watson to play during the preseason. It's not the trading away 3 picks, it's the contract they gave to extend him. He finished with 125 passing yards, 67 rushing yards and a 49-yard rushing touchdown as the Texans won 139. We categorically deny that he has reached out directly to his accusers in an attempt to settle these cases.. He previously covered the Houston Texans for The Athletic. vs: CIN. [25] He underwent surgery the Friday before Clemson's bowl game against Oklahoma. Plaintiffs filed these lawsuits anonymously using pseudonyms as is their right. That is false. 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. [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". The plaintiff also alleges that Watson reached out on Instagram in December, "acting as if nothing had happened". The trade deadline is Nov. 2. Watson, who returned to the Browns' facility last month, sat out the 2021 season while his legal issues festered. 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. 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. Watson was cleared by a grand jury of criminal charges related to the sexual misconduct allegations against him in Harris County. He also received Pro Bowl honors in each of his three seasons as Houston's primary starter. The proposal was handed down by the NFL and NFL Players. August 18, 2022: The NFL suspended QB Deshaun Watson for 11 games. Deshaun Watson's out of the NFL playoffs, but don't feel too bad for the guy the quarterback is now on a tropical vacation, cozying up with his smokin'-hot girlfriend, Jilly Anais. 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. The league continues to investigate sexual assault and misconduct allegations against him. We take that very seriously, Goodell said of the allegations facing the Texans quarterback. 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. (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. The therapist claims that after Watson left, she was shaken and defecated on herself. That changed Sunday. The proposal was handed down by the NFL and NFL Players Associations appointed disciplinary officer, Sue L. Robinson, after weeks of deliberation following a hearing with Watson in July. 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. [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. He finished third in the balloting after Heisman winner Derrick Henry, an Alabama running back, and Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey. Watson's last game action was on Jan. 3, 2021. 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. There are currently no restrictions on quarterback Deshaun Watsons participation in Houston Texans activities, the NFL said in a statement to The Athletic. In the few days since Mr. Watson has learned the identity of his accusers, his legal team has already uncovered evidence that numerous allegations in this onslaught of cases are simply not true or accurate, Watsons legal team writes in its response. NAME DATE TM OPP CMP ATT PCT YDS AVG TD TD% INT INT% SCK SCKY RATE; Deshaun Watson: 1/3/2021: HOU. Buzbee represents the 24 women who have filed civil lawsuits against Watson. If the plaintiff fails to do so, the motion requests the court dismiss all claims. 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 is fourth in career completion percentage (minimum 1,500 attempts) and is third in all-time career passer rating. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. As stipulated by the collective bargaining agreement signed in 2020, Goodell can hear the appeal himself or choose someone else to do so. A third hearing, which was scheduled for Friday afternoon, was canceled after a 14th woman agreed to attach her name to her complaint. It does today as it pertains to getting in this tournament. 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. In addition to the Dolphins, the Texans had recent discussions with theCarolina PanthersandPhiladelphia Eagles, according to sources. 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. [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. Watson was booed in Houston and booed in Cincinnati . 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. 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. He was named AFC Offensive Player of the Month and the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for October. [81] After suffering broken ribs and a partially collapsed lung, Watson took a 12-hour bus ride from Houston to Jacksonville for a Week 7 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars rather than flying because of fears about the effects of air pressure on his chest. [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. Watson was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week. 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. 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. [20], On October 11, 2014, Watson broke a bone in his right hand in the first quarter of a game against the Louisville Cardinals. 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. Roger Goodell. Under the rules of the 2020 CBA, commissioner Roger Goodell had the choice to preside over the appeal himself or appoint someone else. Watson hasnt played since the 2020 season after being accused of sexual assault and sexual misconduct. Yet, it would be wildly irresponsible for Mr. Watson or his defense team to publicly speculate about it. Who . We're working for something today, and there is meaning to that. The truck is valued at approximately $110,000, according to police, and Watson's vehicle was there to be serviced. 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However, the seriousness of those discussions ranging from a casual conversation to actual trade negotiations hadnt been disclosed. [123] He became the first player to lead the league in passing yards on a team with at least 12 losses since Jeff George of the Oakland Raiders in 1997. Watson's last game played was in January, 2021, in which he totaled 365 yards, three touchdowns and one interception for Houston against . The Houston Police Department confirmed an investigation is ongoing but declined to comment on the number of complainants. (Photo of Deshaun Watson: Nathan Ray Seebeck / USA Today). Browns K Cade York named to All-Rookie Team (Thomas Moore) Despite some struggles, York nabs a spot on The Athletic's All-Rookie team. Watson missed the entire 2021 NFL season amid disagreements with the Texans' front office and the unfolding . The final six games of the Browns' 7-10 season were all about getting Watson back in the groove of being an NFL quarterback. Watson was traded to the Browns. The last time he was on the field in a competitive setting NFL preseason or regular season was. 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. Most passing touchdowns in a single game by a rookie: 5 (October 8, 2017, vs. Bryan Burney, Watsons marketing manager, said in a declaration distributed by Hardins office that he spoke with this woman in January of this year and she asked to be paid $30,000 for her indefinite silence. Burney alleges the woman said her encounter with Watson was consensual but claimed it was a matter that both she and Deshaun would wish to keep secret and that she would need to be paid for her silence. Burney denies paying the woman. This evolving, complicated situation can be difficult to track. [72] Watson followed up his Week 4 performance with another great outing against the Kansas City Chiefs. The players union had until midnight to respond in writing to the appeal, whichwill reportedly be heardby former New Jersey attorney general Peter C. Harvey. In that game, he threw for 365 yards, three touchdowns, and an. 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. [76][77] On November 8, Watson underwent successful surgery on his right knee to repair his ACL, and no further damage was reported. Those are very concerning to us.. After having a productive rookie season cut short by injury, Watson guided the Texans to consecutive division titles in 2018 and 2019 and led the league in passing yards in 2020. 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. The plaintiff decided to come forward with the allegations after reading that Watson proclaims that he has no regrets and has done nothing wrong.. [83] The next week, Watson tied his career high with five touchdowns in a 4223 victory over the Miami Dolphins. 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. There obviously are other legal approaches that are being made, either through the civil cases, Goodell said at the NFL owners meetings on Tuesday. 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. [40] He totaled 378 passing yards and two touchdowns against Florida State on October 29, rallying to a 3734 win. 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. Watson is facing a new civil lawsuit in Harris County, Texas, according to court records. The suit accuses Watson of groping Smith, exposing himself and repeatedly making sexually suggestive comments. [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. Written by TMZ. 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. 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.. On that date he still faced 22 civil lawsuits, many alleging sexual misconduct, and assault. [144], On March 22, 2021, a 14th lawsuit was filed by a woman who called Watson a "serial predator". The Houston Texans organization has not had any direct contact with either party.. Derrick Deshaun Watson (born September 14, 1995) is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns[1] of the National Football League (NFL). 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. Over two weeks, we tried to investigate these things privately, said Hardin, who began representing Watson against these lawsuits in mid-March. The motion requests that the plaintiff replead and identify herself within two business days of Thursdays filing. November 28, 2022: QB Deshaun Watson was reinstated from suspension. to play better than last season and be a dominant force from the jump, based in large part on . The Browns announced Wednesday that Watson will start Fridays preseason opener against the Jaguars, along with most of the teams starters. Police in North Olmstead, Ohio, a suburb of . Hes just trying to deflect.. Baxleys allegedly occurred in June 2020. Roger Goodell said Tuesday there remains no timeline for that decision. [99] During Week 13 against the New England Patriots, he threw for 234 yards and three touchdowns and caught a six-yard touchdown pass from wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins in a 2822 victory[100] en route to his third AFC Offensive Player of the Week award of the season. Watson completed 29 of 49 passes for 235 yards as the Texans lost 217. In addition to throwing for over 4,000 yards, he also rushed for over 1,000 yards to complete his true sophomore season. 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.. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 2:18; Booger wouldn't be surprised if Browns win AFC North with Watson. March 21, 2022: The Houston Texans traded QB Deshaun Watson to the Cleveland Browns. Nike has suspended its endorsement deal with Watson, the company said Wednesday. Buzbee also files four additional lawsuits this day, bringing the total to seven. His abridged first season with the . [146] 18 professional massage therapists have since expressed support of his character, saying that the allegations contradict their experiences with Watson. 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. The Texans traded Watson to the Browns for a 2022 first-round draft pick, 2023 first- and third-round picks and 2024 first- and fourth-round picks, Houston announced Friday. 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." [135] The appeal was reviewed by former New Jersey Attorney General Peter C. The Texans continue to engage in trade conversations regarding Watson,with one source characterizing discussions with the Miami Dolphinsas serious. 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. 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. When we get to that point, we will certainly make a decision.. It marked his first regular-season action since Week 17 of the 2020 season when the Texans lost 41-38 to the Titans. 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. How many wins did Watson have the last time he played over a year ago? [21][22] As a result of the injury, he missed games against Boston College, Syracuse and Wake Forest. [125] The Texans were not willing to negotiate with other teams regarding trade offers, leading to a standoff with Watson until the emergence of sexual-harassment allegations. Watson hasn't played for the Texans so far after a tumultuous offseason that. He attended Gainesville High School from the fall of 2010 and played for the school's Red Elephants football team. But Watson, disenchanted by the team's poor personnel moves and failure to uphold a pledge to include him in the search process for . Updated: Jan 9, 2023 / 07:53 PM MST. 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. They knew or certainly shouldve known., The Texans told the NYT via a statement that they first learned of the allegations against Watson in March 2021, have cooperated with investigators and will continue to do so.. [16] Watson entered his true freshman season as the backup to starter Cole Stoudt, but still received extensive playing time. In the previous three seasons, he missed 15-19-13 games.The injuries included a cranky ankle, a sore back and a . 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 Carolina Panthers are expected to be involved in trade talks for Watson, league and team sources tell The Athletic. [93][94] Two weeks later against the Atlanta Falcons, Watson threw for 426 yards and five touchdowns with no interceptions for a perfect passer rating in a 5332 victory, earning him his second AFC Offensive Player of the Week award. 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. Before that, he worked for The Kansas City Star, where he covered Mizzou sports after graduating from the University of Missouri. [29], The Tigers were selected to participate in the 2016 College Football Playoff as the #1 seed. [39] On October 1, Watson threw for 306 passing yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions in a 4236 victory over Louisville. Most passing touchdowns in a season by a rookie: 19, Most consecutive games with a touchdown pass: 20, Most passing yards in a game by a rookie: 402 (October 19, 2017, vs, First rookie quarterback with 3+ touchdown passes in a game, First rookie quarterback to throw for 300+ yards, First quarterback to score touchdowns (one passing, one rushing) in his first two games, First quarterback to record 300+ passing yards and 40+ rushing yards in a single game (Week 3, 2017), Most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback: 17, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 16 January 2023, at 03:47. Judge Dedra Davis of the 270th district court ruled on one case, and Judge Rabeea Sultan Collier of the 113th district court oversaw a hearing pertaining to 12 additional women, including Ashley Solis, the first woman to sue Watson. 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