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Browns QB Deshaun Watson refutes sexual assault insurance claims through lawyer, are going to play Sunday

.Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson said he was actually shocked by the latest civil lawsuit filed versus him through a female that declares he sexually attacked her four years ago.The female submitted the suit Monday in Texas, pointing out Watson required themself on her in the course of a dinner date in her home in Houston in 2020. She's looking for in excess of $1 thousand in damages.During his once a week media availability, Watson, who will certainly play today against the Jacksonville Jaguars, mentioned he was not aware of the charges prior to Monday." I found out exactly whenever every person else figured out," Watson said.Earlier, Watson's legal representative, Rusty Hardin, launched a statement pointing out the QB "definitely rejects" the claims in the lawsuit.The game is actually reviewing the case to observe if Watson has breached the league's private conduct plan. Watson was actually put on hold 11 video games in 2022 and fined $5 thousand after being accused through greater than 2 dozen women of sex-related misconduct." Deshaun firmly rejects the allegations in the Jane Doe case submitted Monday," Hardin claimed in a claim arranged by the crew. "We have asked him not to comment additionally while this matter works its own technique by means of the courts, yet fit he will eventually be actually absolved." Our experts will definitely be ready to defend this situation in court at the ideal time, yet do not mean to administer our self defense in the media. Our experts will talk to that people be patient while the lawful process manages its own course." In the meantime, Deshaun is actually going to center his power and also focus on football." Watson mentioned Hardin's declaration is actually "specifically just how I am actually really feeling and what our team're experiencing this method along with." At the same time, the plaintiff's legal representative, Tony Buzbee, shot back at the claim along with his very own on Instagram, stating he contacted Hardin 10 months ago finding a settlement which Watson knew the lady's claims." We knew this case was actually one of the most serious and egregious case delivered versus Watson to day and also our client, that is appropriately troubled by these events, wished to try an exclusive settlement," Buzbee stated. "Our company presumed that was the most effective method offered the media storm that happened surrounding the legion of various other cases." Unfortunately, Watson's team or maybe his legal professionals could not or even wouldn't give this suit the focus it was due. ... Watson was actually cognizant of this target and also her cases instantly after it developed as well as Watson was again reminded once our experts submitted the very first suit for the various other several preys." Cowboys are off to a wonderful begin, Browns in very hot water along with Deshaun Watson Buzbee claimed he has actually given that been actually gotten in touch with through Hardin as well as his staff. Buzbee included that he has actually heard from NFL counsel.Watson, who settled 23 of 24 civil suits prior to being actually suspended in 2022, claimed he hasn't given any thought to achievable punishment from the league." My focus is actually identifying Jacksonville's intend on defense and concentrating on my craft to become the most effective quarterback I may be on Sunday for this crew," he said. "That's something that the NFL must carry out on their time and also I must concentrate on what's in front end of me now." Browns trainer Kevin Stefanski claimed he carried out not consider benching the QB in light of the claims." Our experts'll let due process participate in out and observe the NFL's tips," Stefanski pointed out. "Our company are actually 100% paid attention to Jacksonville," The 28-year-old Watson played inadequately in Cleveland's period opener, his first game due to the fact that going through shoulder surgery in November.Watson has only made 13 starts for the Browns due to the fact that they signed him to a $230 million deal in 2022 after trading three first-round draft decides on to the Texans.Reporting due to the Associated Push. [Want terrific tales delivered right to your inbox? Generate or log in to your FOX Sports account, adhere to organizations, staffs as well as gamers to obtain a personalized newsletter daily.] Receive a lot more coming from National Football League Observe your preferences to get relevant information about games, news and even more.