[2][3], In 2021, Watson was sued by more than two dozen female massage therapists for sexual harassment and sexual assault. 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. Watson is the subject of a 24th active civil lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault and sexual misconduct, according to Harris County court records. (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. 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. He also received Pro Bowl honors in each of his three seasons as Houston's primary starter. 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. 5 Clemson Tigers rallied to beat . [88], On January 21, 2019, Watson was named to his first Pro Bowl, replacing the Super Bowl-bound Tom Brady. 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.. Our relationship with Watson as a brand ambassador was scheduled to end this spring prior to these allegations, and there are no plans for future engagements or contracts with him. Baxley, in an. 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. Watson also said he regretted stating he had no regrets during his introductory news conference with the Browns in March, a comment that triggered a lot of people. But he continued to maintain hes being wrongly accused. The therapist also claims that Watson had only paid half of the charges due for her services. Police in North Olmstead, Ohio, a suburb of . Mr. Also, on March 18, the NFL announced that it would investigate the sexual assault allegations made against Watson. [159], As a result of these accusations, the NFL announced on August 18, 2022, that Watson will be suspended for 11 games, pay a record $5 million fine, undergo evaluation by behavioral experts, and complete a treatment program. The league continues to investigate sexual assault and misconduct allegations against him. He has requested a trade but has continuously reported to the Texans facility to work out apart from the team. A. Those are very concerning to us.. [108] [120] In Week 17 against the Tennessee Titans, Watson threw for 365 yards, three touchdowns and one interception but lost 4138. [54][55][56] He was ranked the second-best quarterback by NFLDraftScout.com. Two additional NFL players contacted the massage therapist several weeks later on Watson's recommendation. A second grand jury declined to file charges againstWatson, the Brazoria County district attorneys office confirmed. The plaintiff also alleges that Watson reached out on Instagram in December, "acting as if nothing had happened". The NFL and Watson have three days to appeal, though Watson and the NFLPA have signaled that they will accept Robinsons proposal. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell spoke publicly for the first time about Deshaun Watsons sexual assault lawsuits during ESPNs pre-NFL Draft broadcast Thursday night. "They're not taking lowball offers," Robinson adds. 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 Texans continue to engage in trade conversations regarding Watson,with one source characterizing discussions with the Miami Dolphinsas serious. [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 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. [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. The Panthers are expected to be involved in trade talks as well. February 5, 2018: The Houston Texans activated QB Deshaun Watson. [36] He was also named the 2015 ACC Player of the Year and ACC Offensive Player of the Year. Watson was the third quarterback taken in the draft behind Mitchell Trubisky, who went second overall to the Chicago Bears, and Patrick Mahomes, who went tenth overall to the Kansas City Chiefs. Deshaun Watson last played game. Roger Goodell. 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. Watson was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week. Houston had already traded quarterback Brock Osweiler to Cleveland for draft picks earlier that year as part of what was widely considered the NFL's first major "salary dump." Harvey. This, of course, isn't the first time we've been thrilled by a marquee duel between these two elite dual-threat quarterbacks. 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, 26,sat out the 2021 season while collecting his full salary and waiting for the Texans to trade him. Ashley Solis, who filed the first suit against Watson, read a prepared statement while seated next to Buzbee. [21][22] As a result of the injury, he missed games against Boston College, Syracuse and Wake Forest. According to the complaint, Smith, a cosmetologist, had three massage appointments with Watson. Watson still faces 22 active civil suits accusing him of sexual assault and sexual misconduct in massage appointments. Watson's contract is fully guaranteed for the next five years, with his cap hit for the next four years being $55M/year. Watson has led the Browns to one touchdown in eight quarters. Ten women have filed police complaints against Watson, a spokesperson for the office of Watsons lawyer, Rusty Hardin, confirmed to The Athletic. He sealed the game by spinning out of a potential sack by two Bills defenders and finding Taiwan Jones, who ran to the Buffalo 10-yard line to set up the game-winning field goal in overtime. [45] For the second consecutive year, Watson was named one of the five Heisman Trophy candidates, along with Michigan's Jabrill Peppers, Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield and Dede Westbrook and Louisville's Lamar Jackson. November 28, 2022: QB Deshaun Watson was reinstated from suspension. A misidentified person would immediately and involuntarily be drawn into a public media frenzy. Watson reported to Texans training camp on July 25 and participated in practice on July 28, but is still requesting a trade. January 3, 2021 this is the last time Deshaun Watson played in an NFL game. [89] He was ranked 51st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019 list. [114][115] In Week 12, a 4125 win over the Detroit Lions, Watson went 17-of-25 for 318 yards and four passing touchdowns. Though the judges rulings only pertained to 13 plaintiffs, the rest identified themselves voluntarily. 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. [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. [57], The Houston Texans drafted Watson in the first round (12th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. 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. March 21, 2022: The Houston Texans traded QB Deshaun Watson to the Cleveland Browns. [160], Watson is a Christian and converted to the Southern Baptist Convention after moving to Houston to play for the Texans. If the plaintiff fails to do so, the motion requests the court dismiss all claims. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Theyre the first of the 22 women suing Watson in civil court to identify themselves publicly. When we get to that point, we will certainly make a decision.. Plaintiffs filed these lawsuits anonymously using pseudonyms as is their right. The NFL had recommended Watson be suspended for the 2022 season and not permitted to return unless he satisfies conditions imposed for reinstatement. [53], Watson was projected as a first-round pick by the majority of scouts and analysts. The last time Deshaun Watson played football was 700 days ago. Prior to the judges rulings, Hardin criticized Buzbee for not releasing the names of plaintiffs, impeding Hardins efforts to investigate the allegations. [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. Instagram / @jillyanais. [40] He totaled 378 passing yards and two touchdowns against Florida State on October 29, rallying to a 3734 win. 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. He was keeping plays alive, dodging tackles in impressive fashion, and picking up first downs with his legs when given an opening. He entered the game after Tom Savage was benched at halftime and played for the remainder of the game. [29], The Tigers were selected to participate in the 2016 College Football Playoff as the #1 seed. [85] Watson led the league in average time spent in the pocket and was second in average time before throwing. We will continue to closely monitor the situation, Nike said in a statement. Watson, who requested a trade in January, reported to Texans camp to avoid daily fines but has been a limited participant in practice. Watson has not been on the field for practices with the team this week. 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.. Barring a strong offer, Texans brass will try to get him back into the fold before the season begins." He is fourth in career completion percentage (minimum 1,500 attempts) and is third in all-time career passer rating. 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. [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. Watson and his counsel badly miscalculated. 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. [145], By April 5, 2021, 22 lawsuits were filed against Watson. 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. According to Hardin, the FBI contacted his office about the matter in April, after which point Watson made himself available to investigators. [16] Watson entered his true freshman season as the backup to starter Cole Stoudt, but still received extensive playing time. [151], On April 6, two of the 22 women who had filed lawsuits against Watson publicly identified themselves at a press conference. [78] Watson was ranked 50th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018 list. 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. Again, every day hes here, he comes in, he works. Derrick Deshaun Watson (born September 14, 1995) is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). Im not going into what it is, the nature, the numbers or with whom. Theyre conducting a private investigation.. Deshaun Watson is one of the better quarterbacks in the NFL when he's on the field. Hardin intends to represent Watson in those matters as well. Most passing touchdowns in a single game by a rookie: 5 (October 8, 2017, vs. All of the other stolen cars were Mercedes-Benz vehicles. 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. ESPNs Mike Greenberg asked Goodell where the investigation stood. The Houston Police Department confirmed an investigation is ongoing but declined to comment on the number of complainants. 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. Solis identified herself as one of the plaintiffs in a press conference earlier this week. [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. 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. 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