Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has yet another civil lawsuit levied against him.
On Monday, a woman identified as “Jane Doe” claimed Watson sexually assaulted her in her apartment before a dinner date in October 2020.
On Thursday, it was reported that Tony Buzbee and his client plan on speaking with the NFL and that he has a video to show them.
“We intend to interview with the NFL in two weeks,” attorney Tony Buzbee said in a statement issued to PFT. This coming week, however, I have to go to the Coast Guard hearings in South Carolina regarding the Titan submersible implosion because I represent a victim’s family from that. When I return, I intend to make my client available for interview along with two individuals who spoke to her immediately after the assault. I also have a video to share that will be pertinent.”
When asked if Deshaun Watson will suit up for the Browns’ Week 2 matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars amid these allegations, head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed as much, saying the quarterback is “focused on the task at hand.”He added that he gave “no” consideration to benching Watson given the seriousness of the new lawsuit, nor does he have concerns about the NFL potentially suspending the quarterback: “Not really a consideration from me.”
While the league investigation is taking place, and because Watson has not been charged with a crime, he will remain eligible to play and won’t be placed on the NFL’s commissioner-exempt list.
The 28-year-old previously served an 11-game suspension after being traded from the Texans to the Browns and signing a $230 million fully guaranteed contract.
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