A new lawsuit against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, accusing him of sexual assault and battery, has been resolved through a confidential settlement. The lawsuit was filed on September 9, 2024, and alleged incidents from October 2020. Although Watson has denied the allegations, the NFL is reviewing the case under its personal conduct policy. Watson has faced scrutiny in the past, serving an 11-game suspension in 2022 due to similar allegations, and has settled most of the lawsuits against him.

• The recent lawsuit against Watson has been resolved, but he still faces scrutiny from the NFL.
• Watson's performance this season has been subpar, with a total QBR of 21.0.