*Deshaun Watson’s legal drama is threatening to put an end to his NFL career.
Referencing a report from NBC Sports’ “Pro Football Talk,” Athlon Sports mentioned a new sexual assault and battery lawsuit that was filed against the Cleveland Browns quarterback in Houston on Sept. 9.
According to Mike Florio’s report, the incident allegedly occurred in 2020. Court documents detail that the plaintiff in the lawsuit, described as Jane Doe, was set to go on a date with Watson on the evening in question when the situation happened.
“Jane Doe came out of her bathroom to investigate Watson’s silence and shockingly found him completely naked on her bed, lying face-down on his stomach,” the lawsuit said. “While Jane Doe stood there in shock, Watson turned his head and aggressively insisted that she massage him, gesturing to his buttocks. Jane Doe asked if Watson meant he wanted her to massage his back, but Watson indicated that it was his buttocks he wanted to be massaged.”
Throughout her ordeal with Watson, the lawsuit described Jane Doe as “terrified.”
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“Seemingly frustrated that Doe would only rub his back, Watson then turned over, revealing an erection. Watson continued to demand that Jane Doe massage him, gesturing from his knees to his groin. Jane Doe froze in fear, unsure of how to refuse Watson’s advances without jeopardizing her safety. Confused and scared, she reiterated to Watson that she wasn’t a masseuse, and the suit continued.
“Watson asked her what she wanted to do instead. Before Jane Doe could answer, Watson grabbed Jane Doe’s leg and positioned her so that she was lying down. Watson then partially disrobed Jane Doe and penetrated her vagina without consent, implicit or explicit. Jane Doe felt paralyzed, unsure if she should risk her safety by trying to stop Watson or endure his assault. Watson roughly sexually assaulted Jane Doe for several minutes in a “missionary position” before grabbing her and flipping her over. Watson continued to assault Doe aggressively from behind. Jane Doe finally gathered the courage and strength to escape Watson. Jane Doe quickly ran to her dresser to grab a heavy piece of décor for self-defense and yelled at Watson [to] get out of her apartment. Enraged, Watson stormed out.”
Weighing in on the drama, Florio brought up the possibility of Browns voiding Watson’s contract in light of the athlete’s latest controversy.
“This new case raises plenty of issues, from the standpoint of the league and the Browns,” Florio wrote. “It’s possible that Watson could be subject to further scrutiny under the Personal Conduct Policy. It’s also possible that a suspension — if one is imposed — could give the Browns a path toward voiding his remaining salary guarantees and ending the relationship.”
Currently, Watson is in the third season of his five-year, $230 million contract with the Browns, which is fully guaranteed. The sports star’s latest stats document his completion of 24-of-45 passes for 169 yards, 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions, finishing the contest with a passer rating of 51.1.
Since joining the Browns, Watson has started just 13 games, missing 11 contests in 2022 because of a suspension under the league’s personal conduct policy. The suspension resulted after more than 20 women filed lawsuits against Watson accusing him of sexual misconduct.
Although he missed 11 games last year, the absence primarily stemmed from a shoulder injury that required surgery.
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