NFL investigating lawsuit against quarterback Deshaun Watson, accused of sexual assault

Cleveland – The NFL said Tuesday that it is investigating the latest civil lawsuit filed against Cleveland Browns quarterback, Deshaun Watsonto determine whether he violated the league’s personal conduct policy.

On Monday, a woman in Texas accused Watson of sexual assault in 2020 while he was playing for Houston.

According to the lawsuit filed in Harris County, Texas, The woman alleged that Watson sexually forced himself on her during an incident in his apartment four years ago..

Watson was suspended 11 games by the league in 2022 after more than two dozen women accused him of sexual assault and inappropriate conduct during massage therapy sessions. Watson was also fined $5 million.

The Browns, who traded five draft picks for the three-time Pro Bowler in 2022, also issued a statement.

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Watson’s career in Cleveland has been cut short by legal troubles, a suspension and a shoulder injury that limited him to just six starts last season. On Sunday, the 28-year-old played his first game since breaking a bone in his pitching shoulder in November and undergoing surgery.

Watson completed 24 of 45 passes for 169 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions in a 33-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, who sacked the Cleveland quarterback six times.

The Browns play in Jacksonville this week.