Hardin said during the hearing in front of the 113th district court that Deshaun Watson is not responsible for third-party crazies out there. He also said keeping the accusers names private would result in a mountain of information we may not receive. Hardin claimed his office received useful information about Solis and Baxley after they went public. [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. He again came up short, as Louisville's Lamar Jackson was awarded the Heisman Trophy, finishing with nearly twice as many first-place votes as had Watson. The other requires the defense to receive fair notice of claims. Buzbee, who to this point has filed 21 lawsuits on behalf of women accusing Watson of sexual assault and misconduct, said in a statement late Friday that he was aware the complaint was filed but was not personally involved in the process., Buzbee previously wrote on Instagram that he would not take evidence against Watson to Houston Police, contradicting two prior statements, saying he would go elsewhere to provide our evidence to investigative authorities.. McNair was aware that his personal attorney contacted both parties to suggest mediation, the team said in its statement to SI. These range from being misleading, to fraudulent, to slanderous. [71] His performance earned him AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors. Two of the women suing Watson for sexual assault and sexual misconduct went public in a news conference at Buzbees downtown Houston office Tuesday. [138], On November 28, 2022, Watson was reinstated from his suspension and was officially added to the 53-man roster. Instagram / @jillyanais. Watson is the subject of a 24th active civil lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault and sexual misconduct, according to Harris County court records. 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. Hardin noted that Buzbee, who frequently posted about the case on social media, is intent on conducting discovery by Facebook and trial by press conference., In some respects, publicity and advocating for your clients through the media is pretty necessary, said Dallas-based attorney Michelle Tuegel, who represented sexual abuse victims in lawsuits against USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar. 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. 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. Hardin also said the FBI is investigating whether one of the women suing Watson attempted to extort him. He finished with 102 passing yards, a touchdown and an interception as the Texans lost 297. [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. He was named AFC Offensive Player of the Month and the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for October. Watson is the subject of a 23rd active civil suit accusing him of sexual assault and sexual misconduct, according to Harris County court records. Follow Aaron on Twitter @aaronjreiss. [27] After the regular season, the Tigers qualified for the ACC Championship Game, facing off against #10 North Carolina. His five total scores tied the NFL rookie touchdown record. [28] Watson was also named the ACC Championship Game MVP. The league also does not yet have access to evidence gathered by police, whose criminal investigation is ongoing. that Watson will start Fridays preseason opener against the Jaguars, along with most of the teams starters. [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. Sunday, though, will mark Watson's fifth start for the Browns when they travel to face the Washington Commanders, a 7-7-1 team still in the mix for the final NFC wild card spot. Deshaun Watson is a hell of a business man. 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 last time Deshaun Watson played football was 700 days ago. 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. McNair has had no personal involvement in any of those discussions. [104] He finished the game with 247 passing yards and a touchdown along with 55 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. Jacoby Brissett has filled in for Cleveland and played well during Watson's absence. Who . An additional woman identified herself in court filings Thursday, bringing the total number of women who have attached their names to their suits to 22. In a statement that remains his only public comment on the matter, Watson said he had yet to see a complaint but denied ever treating a woman with anything other than the utmost respect., Watson also called Buzbee, who lost a self-funded bid for mayor, a publicity-seeking plaintiffs lawyer.. Watson's contract is fully guaranteed for the next five years, with his cap hit for the next four years being $55M/year. The NFL has increased Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watsons suspension to 11 games, with a $5 million fine and mandatory counseling. 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. [16] Watson entered his true freshman season as the backup to starter Cole Stoudt, but still received extensive playing time. [26], In 2015, Watson led Clemson to an undefeated 120 regular season and a #1 ranking in the polls. When asked Wednesday if he expects. 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.. Watson and his counsel badly miscalculated. Watson is facing a new civil lawsuit in Harris County, Texas, according to court records. Barring a strong offer, Texans brass will try to get him back into the fold before the season begins." A second grand jury declined to file charges againstWatson, the Brazoria County district attorneys office confirmed. NFL interviews 10 plaintiffs accusing Watson of sexual assault, The NFL has increased Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watsons suspension to 11 games, filed a lawsuit against the Houston Texans alleging negligence from the team, Settlements have been reached in 20 of 24 civil lawsuits, Speaking to reporters for the first time since March 26, 66 massage therapists during a 17-month period, according to a report from the New York Times, Watson is the subject of a 24th active civil lawsuit, Watson is the subject of a 23rd active civil suit accusing him of sexual assault and sexual misconduct, is meeting to decide if charges will be filed against Watson, 22 active civil suits accusing him of sexual assault and sexual misconduct, Watson was cleared by a grand jury of criminal charges related to the sexual misconduct allegations, said at the NFL owners meetings on Tuesday, Panthers are expected to be involved in trade talks as well, expected to be involved in trade talks for Watson, The Texans continue to engage in trade conversations regarding Watson, who is facing 22 civil lawsuits accusing him of sexual misconduct and sexual assault, 10 of them had met with NFL investigators, Hardins office released statements from 18 massage therapists, Unlike a formal law enforcement investigation, Friel and her team do not have subpoena power. [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". [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. Browns QB Deshaun Watson Suspended For 6 Games: Report. March 21, 2022: The Houston Texans traded QB Deshaun Watson to the Cleveland Browns. 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. Per the Times, he used the fitness club, dined there and also set up massages in hotel rooms.. The Last time Deshaun Watson played 95 views Mar 12, 2022 4 Dislike Share Save NightSteel Sports 35 subscribers All highlights are property of the National Football League , ESPN , Fox ,. The Houston Police Department confirmed an investigation is ongoing but declined to comment on the number of complainants. 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.. 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. Buzbee has previously said that up to two additional clients have reported Watson to police, but HPD has only announced one. He previously covered the Houston Texans for The Athletic. 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. He was keeping plays alive, dodging tackles in impressive fashion, and picking up first downs with his legs when given an opening. [79] He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team, becoming the second Texans quarterback to receive the award since David Carr had done so in 2002. Watson hasn't played for the Texans so far after a tumultuous offseason that. He hasn't yet been in 2021. to play better than last season and be a dominant force from the jump, based in large part on . [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. 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. January 12, 2020 this is the last time Watson played in front of a stadium full of fans. [15] He was ranked as the top quarterback recruit for the 2014 class by ESPN 300. Thats ridiculous and he knows it, Buzbee said of Hardins claim. 2:18; Booger wouldn't be surprised if Browns win AFC North with Watson. 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.) He was traded from Houston to Cleveland this spring before signing a fully guaranteed five-year, $230 million deal with the Browns. 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. The plaintiff in the suit filed is also represented by attorney Tony Buzbee, who represents 23 other women suing Watson. His reentry has allowed him to attend meetings and work out on his own. 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. He has denied all allegations. vs: TEN. 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.. 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. 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. He returned for a game against Georgia Tech only to suffer an LCL strain, missing most of the game. Watson threw for 189 yards and a touchdown and ran for 145 yards and a touchdown as he led Clemson to a 3717 victory, earning game MVP honors. The proposal was handed down by the NFL and NFL Players. [57], The Houston Texans drafted Watson in the first round (12th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. Sports Texas Cleveland Browns deshaun watson. Houston attorney Tony Buzbee represented the plaintiffs in all previous lawsuits against Watson, all but one of which has been settled. In addition to throwing for over 4,000 yards, he also rushed for over 1,000 yards to complete his true sophomore season. The settlements have no impact on the collectively bargained disciplinary process, the NFL said in a statement. The final six games of the Browns' 7-10 season were all about getting Watson back in the groove of being an NFL quarterback. And that's what I probably think about more than anything. [144], On March 22, 2021, a 14th lawsuit was filed by a woman who called Watson a "serial predator". One of the nine new civil suits alleges that Watson attempted to kiss a woman forcibly, and another suit alleges that he had attempted to assault the same woman on two separate occasions. 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. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. 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. Watson, who returned to the Browns' facility last month, sat out the 2021 season while his legal issues festered. NFL By DJ Byrnes on January 16, 2023. In court, Buzbee offered to release the names of women confidentially, out of privacy and security concerns, but Hardin argued that making the names public could result in people coming forward with relevant information about Watsons accusers. "[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. [73] In Week 8 against the Seattle Seahawks, Watson posted his first game with over 400 passing yards. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. he received from a Texans staff member, and in his deposition he said the team arranged for some of the massages to happen at a place at The Houstonian, a hotel and spa in Houston. But after Watson started the preseason opener, Jacoby Brissett served as the Browns top quarterback for the rest of the summer. Watson was named the Tigers' starter on September 21. The Texans lost to the Tennessee Titans that day and finished the season out of the playoffs with a 4-12 record. We welcome this long overdue development, Rusty Hardin, Watsons lawyer, said in a statement. Deshaun Watson, 2016 Passing and Rushing Stats: Watson has not gotten off to the kind of start that Jackson has so far this season. A. [25] He underwent surgery the Friday before Clemson's bowl game against Oklahoma. According to Hardin, the FBI contacted his office about the matter in April, after which point Watson made himself available to investigators. Houston police are investigating Watson after a complainant filed a report regarding Watson on Friday. [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. [126] Watson was named to the Texans' 53-man roster to start the season along with free-agent signing Tyrod Taylor and rookie Davis Mills. We categorically deny that he has reached out directly to his accusers in an attempt to settle these cases.. Watson's last game played was in January, 2021, in which he totaled 365 yards, three touchdowns and one interception for Houston against . Reliants parent company, NRG, holds the naming rights to the Texans stadium, Reliant is aware of pending civil lawsuits and a criminal investigation involving Deshaun Watson, Houston Texans quarterback, Reliant told The Athletic in a statement. [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. 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. 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. 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. The last time Watson played an NFL game was Jan. 3, 2021, when he was still quarterback for the Houston Texans. [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. [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). [101] Watson helped lead the Texans to a 106 record and an AFC South title. [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. 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. He is fourth in career completion percentage (minimum 1,500 attempts) and is third in all-time career passer rating. [160], Watson is a Christian and converted to the Southern Baptist Convention after moving to Houston to play for the Texans. Watson still faces 22 active civil suits accusing him of sexual assault and sexual misconduct in massage appointments. The suit accuses Watson of groping Smith, exposing himself and repeatedly making sexually suggestive comments. [70] He also became the first rookie to pass for at least four touchdowns and rush for one touchdown in a game since Hall of Famer Fran Tarkenton in 1961. Nov 16, 2022 It's almost time now. 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.. 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. As stipulated by the collective bargaining agreement signed in 2020, Goodell can hear the appeal himself or choose someone else to do so. It marked his first regular-season action since Week 17 of the 2020 season when the Texans lost 41-38 to the Titans. The NFL is investigating Watson for a potential violation of its personal conduct policy, and the Houston Police Department is investigating at least two criminal complaints against Watson, according to a response to an open records request. The suit also claims that the owner of the company contracted to provide massage therapy for the Texans, Genuine Touch, stated concern to the team about Watson seeking massages via Instagram. But Watson, disenchanted by the team's poor personnel moves and failure to uphold a pledge to include him in the search process for . January 3, 2021 this is the last time Deshaun Watson played in an NFL game. 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. [29], The Tigers were selected to participate in the 2016 College Football Playoff as the #1 seed. He entered the game after Tom Savage was benched at halftime and played for the remainder of the game. [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. [95][96] In the next game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Watson threw for 280 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions. Prior to this, the Texans only other statement on the matter said the team would stay in close contact with the NFL as it investigated the matter. game. Deshaun Watson 's out of the NFL playoffs, but don't feel too bad for the guy . He finished third in the balloting after Heisman winner Derrick Henry, an Alabama running back, and Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey. We will continue to closely monitor the situation, Nike said in a statement. [149][150] On April 2, the HPD announced an investigation of Watson after a complainant filed an official report. (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. 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