.Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson claimed he was actually stunned due to the most recent civil lawsuit submitted versus him through a female that alleges he sexually assaulted her four years ago.The woman submitted the legal action Monday in Texas, claiming Watson required himself on her in the course of a supper date in her home in Houston in 2020. She's finding upwards of $1 thousand in damages.During his weekly media supply, Watson, that will definitely play this week versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, mentioned he was actually uninformed of the allegations prior to Monday." I found out precisely whenever everyone else determined," Watson said.Earlier, Watson's lawyer, Rusty Hardin, released a declaration mentioning the QB "strongly refutes" the cases in the lawsuit.The game is examining the lawsuit to see if Watson has actually broken the game's individual perform plan. Watson was actually suspended 11 video games in 2022 and also fined $5 million after being charged by more than two dozen females of sex-related misbehavior." Deshaun strongly rejects the accusations in the Jane Doe suit filed Monday," Hardin pointed out in a declaration arranged by the crew. "Our team have inquired him not to comment better while this matter functions its method by means of the courts, but are comfortable he is going to inevitably be proven." Our team will be ready to defend this situation in court at the necessary opportunity, yet don't aim to conduct our self defense in the media. Our experts would talk to that people hold your horses while the legal procedure runs its program." For the time being, Deshaun is visiting center his electricity as well as focus on football." Watson claimed Hardin's declaration is actually "specifically just how I'm really feeling and what our experts're looking at this process with." In the meantime, the injured party's attorney, Tony Buzbee, discharged back at the declaration along with his personal on Instagram, stating he talked to Hardin 10 months ago looking for a settlement which Watson recognized the woman's insurance claims." We knew this case was actually the absolute most significant as well as outright lawsuit delivered versus Watson to date and also our client, that is rightly troubled through these activities, intended to attempt a personal settlement," Buzbee stated. "Our company believed that was actually the very best method offered the media hurricane that took place surrounding the horde of various other claims." However, Watson's crew or perhaps his legal representatives could not or would not offer this claim the interest it was due. ... Watson was well aware of the prey and also her claims quickly after it took place and also Watson was once again reminded once our team submitted the initial legal action for the other numerous victims." Cowboys get out to an excellent start, Browns in very hot water with Deshaun Watson Buzbee claimed he has actually since been actually contacted by Hardin and his staff. Buzbee added that he has actually heard from NFL counsel.Watson, that cleared up 23 of 24 civil meets prior to being actually suspended in 2022, stated he hasn't offered any kind of thought to achievable punishment coming from the organization." My emphasis is identifying Jacksonville's consider protection and also concentrating on my craft to be the most ideal quarterback I could be on Sunday for this staff," he said. "That's something that the NFL needs to perform on their time as well as I must concentrate on what remains in front of me at this moment." Browns trainer Kevin Stefanski claimed he did not consider benching the QB taking into account the allegations." Our company'll allow due process play out as well as observe the NFL's suggestions," Stefanski mentioned. "Our team are actually one hundred% focused on Jacksonville," The 28-year-old Watson played improperly in Cleveland's season opener, his first game due to the fact that undergoing shoulder surgical operation in November.Watson has only created thirteen begins for the Browns given that they authorized him to a $230 thousand arrangement in 2022 after trading 3 first-round draft picks to the Texans.Reporting due to the Associated Push. [Want terrific tales delivered right to your inbox? Produce or log in to your FOX Athletics profile, comply with organizations, teams and players to obtain a tailored e-newsletter daily.] Get extra coming from National Volleyball Organization Observe your favorites to acquire info concerning games, headlines as well as more.