.Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson mentioned he was startled due to the most up-to-date civil claim submitted versus him by a lady that alleges he sexually assaulted her 4 years ago.The lady submitted the claim Monday in Texas, pointing out Watson compelled himself on her during a supper day in her apartment or condo in Houston in 2020. She is actually seeking upwards of $1 million in damages.During his every week media schedule, Watson, who will definitely play recently versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, stated he was unaware of the allegations prior to Monday." I discovered precisely whenever everyone else figured out," Watson said.Earlier, Watson's legal representative, Rusty Hardin, launched a claim stating the QB "definitely refutes" the insurance claims in the lawsuit.The league is analyzing the lawsuit to find if Watson has actually gone against the league's personal conduct plan. Watson was suspended 11 video games in 2022 and also fined $5 million after being actually accused through more than 2 dozen women of sex-related transgression." Deshaun firmly refutes the accusations in the Jane Doe claim submitted Monday," Hardin mentioned in a claim distributed due to the team. "We have inquired him certainly not to comment even more while this concern functions its own way with the courts, yet fit he is going to ultimately be actually proven." Our company will certainly prepare to defend this scenario in court of law at the appropriate time, yet do not mean to perform our defense in the media. We would certainly inquire that people be patient while the legal method runs its program." For the time being, Deshaun is going to concentrate his energy and also attention on soccer." Watson claimed Hardin's statement is "precisely just how I am actually really feeling and what we are actually looking at this procedure with." On the other hand, the injured party's attorney, Tony Buzbee, shot back at the declaration along with his very own on Instagram, claiming he talked to Hardin 10 months ago finding a resolution which Watson was aware of the woman's claims." We knew this suit was actually the most significant and egregious case carried against Watson to day and our client, that is appropriately troubled by these celebrations, wished to try a personal settlement," Buzbee claimed. "We thought that was actually the very best strategy offered the media hurricane that happened bordering the legion of other claims." Unfortunately, Watson's staff or possibly his legal representatives couldn't or would not offer this suit the focus it scheduled. ... Watson was actually well aware of this target and also her insurance claims promptly after it happened and also Watson was actually once again told back when our company submitted the very first case for the various other numerous preys." Cowboys are off to an excellent start, Browns in hot water with Deshaun Watson Buzbee mentioned he has given that been actually consulted with by Hardin and also his crew. Buzbee incorporated that he has actually learnt through NFL counsel.Watson, that resolved 23 of 24 civil matches before being actually put on hold in 2022, said he have not given any type of believed to possible discipline from the organization." My focus is actually determining Jacksonville's consider protection as well as concentrating on my create to become the most ideal quarterback I can be on Sunday for this crew," he said. "That's something that the NFL has to carry out on their time as well as I must concentrate on what resides in face of me right now." Browns instructor Kevin Stefanski mentioned he did not consider benching the QB because of the accusations." We'll permit due process participate in out as well as follow the NFL's standards," Stefanski mentioned. "Our company are actually 100% focused on Jacksonville," The 28-year-old Watson played poorly in Cleveland's season opener, his initial activity due to the fact that undertaking shoulder surgery in November.Watson has merely brought in 13 beginnings for the Browns since they authorized him to a $230 thousand arrangement in 2022 after trading three first-round draft selects to the Texans.Reporting by The Associated Press. [Want fantastic stories delivered right to your inbox? Make or visit to your FOX Sports account, adhere to leagues, teams and gamers to obtain an individualized bulletin daily.] Get a lot more coming from National Volleyball Game Observe your preferences to acquire information concerning activities, headlines and more.