The attorney for a woman suing Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson for sexual assault and battery announced plans for her to meet with the NFL in the coming weeks. The lawsuit, filed in Texas, alleges incidents from October 2020, while Watson was with the Houston Texans. Watson has denied the allegations, and despite the lawsuit, he is set to start in the upcoming game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The NFL is currently reviewing the complaint but has not placed Watson on the commissioner's exempt list.
- Deshaun Watson is facing a new lawsuit but will continue to play.
- The NFL is reviewing the lawsuit under its personal conduct policy.
- Watson's past allegations and suspension continue to impact his career.