.Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson stated he was startled by the most up-to-date public suit filed versus him through a woman who alleges he sexually attacked her 4 years ago.The female submitted the suit Monday in Texas, claiming Watson required themself on her during the course of a supper time in her condo in Houston in 2020. She is actually looking for in excess of $1 million in damages.During his regular media supply, Watson, who are going to play this week against the Jacksonville Jaguars, claimed he was not aware of the allegations before Monday." I discovered precisely whenever every person else discovered," Watson said.Earlier, Watson's lawyer, Rusty Hardin, released a statement claiming the QB "definitely refutes" the cases in the lawsuit.The organization is reviewing the lawsuit to find if Watson has actually broken the game's private perform plan. Watson was suspended 11 activities in 2022 and fined $5 million after being actually implicated through greater than pair of number of women of sex-related misbehavior." Deshaun firmly denies the allegations in the Jane Doe claim filed Monday," Hardin mentioned in a statement distributed by the crew. "Our experts have actually inquired him not to comment additionally while this issue functions its method through the courts, however are comfortable he is going to inevitably be actually proven." Our company are going to prepare to defend this situation in court of law at the appropriate opportunity, yet don't intend to conduct our protection in the media. Our experts would certainly inquire that folks bear with while the legal procedure manages its training program." Meanwhile, Deshaun is visiting concentrate his energy and also attention on regulation football." Watson mentioned Hardin's declaration is "precisely just how I'm feeling and what our team're going through this method with." Meanwhile, the plaintiff's lawyer, Tony Buzbee, terminated back at the statement with his very own on Instagram, saying he called Hardin 10 months ago seeking a settlement which Watson understood the woman's claims." We knew this case was one of the most severe and egregious case taken versus Watson to day and also our client, who is actually appropriately distressed through these activities, wished to try a private settlement," Buzbee mentioned. "Our team thought that was the best method offered the media storm that developed encompassing the multitude of other claims." Regrettably, Watson's group or even perhaps his legal professionals could not or wouldn't provide this claim the attention it was due. ... Watson was actually cognizant of this victim and also her insurance claims instantly after it occurred and also Watson was once more advised when our experts filed the 1st claim for the other a number of victims." Cowboys get out to a fantastic beginning, Browns in scorching water along with Deshaun Watson Buzbee mentioned he has considering that been actually gotten in touch with by Hardin and also his staff. Buzbee incorporated that he has heard from NFL counsel.Watson, who cleared up 23 of 24 public fits just before being put on hold in 2022, mentioned he hasn't provided any sort of believed to possible punishment coming from the game." My emphasis is actually finding out Jacksonville's plan on self defense and focusing on my create to become the most ideal quarterback I can be on Sunday for this group," he said. "That is actually something that the NFL needs to do on their time and I need to focus on what's in front end of me today." Browns coach Kevin Stefanski mentioned he carried out not consider benching the QB due to the allegations." We'll let due process participate in out and observe the NFL's rules," Stefanski pointed out. "Our company are 100% paid attention to Jacksonville," The 28-year-old Watson played poorly in Cleveland's period opener, his first video game considering that undertaking shoulder surgery in November.Watson has simply brought in thirteen begins for the Browns since they signed him to a $230 million deal in 2022 after trading 3 first-round draught decides on to the Texans.Reporting due to the Associated Push. [Want fantastic accounts supplied right to your inbox? Produce or log in to your FOX Athletics profile, adhere to leagues, crews and also gamers to obtain a tailored newsletter daily.] Get even more from National Soccer League Follow your faves to get details about video games, news and also additional.