.Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson mentioned he was startled by the most current civil legal action submitted versus him by a lady that affirms he sexually assaulted her 4 years ago.The lady filed the case Monday in Texas, stating Watson forced himself on her throughout a dinner date in her apartment or condo in Houston in 2020. She's seeking over of $1 thousand in damages.During his once a week media accessibility, Watson, that will definitely play recently versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, mentioned he was not aware of the allegations prior to Monday." I learnt specifically whenever every person else discovered," Watson said.Earlier, Watson's attorney, Rusty Hardin, launched a claim pointing out the QB "strongly rejects" the insurance claims in the lawsuit.The league is taking a look at the claim to view if Watson has violated the game's private conduct plan. Watson was actually suspended 11 activities in 2022 and also fined $5 million after being actually accused through greater than two loads females of sexual misdoing." Deshaun highly refutes the claims in the Jane Doe legal action filed Monday," Hardin said in a statement arranged due to the staff. "We have actually inquired him not to comment even more while this matter functions its way with the court of laws, but are comfortable he will ultimately be actually absolved." Our company will certainly prepare to defend this situation in court at the necessary time, however don't intend to administer our protection in the media. Our experts would certainly inquire that people bear with while the legal process manages its own program." In the meantime, Deshaun is mosting likely to focus his power and also concentration on football." Watson stated Hardin's statement is "precisely just how I'm really feeling and also what our experts are actually undergoing this procedure along with." At the same time, the complainant's lawyer, Tony Buzbee, terminated back at the claim along with his very own on Instagram, mentioning he spoke to Hardin 10 months ago finding a settlement and also Watson knew the girl's insurance claims." We understood this suit was one of the most major as well as egregious claim taken against Watson to date and also our client, that is rightly traumatized through these occasions, wished to try a personal settlement," Buzbee claimed. "Our experts thought that was the very best approach given the media tornado that happened bordering the horde of various other claims." Sadly, Watson's staff or even possibly his legal professionals could not or definitely would not provide this lawsuit the focus it scheduled. ... Watson was aware of this target and also her claims promptly after it developed and Watson was once again helped remind back when our company filed the very first suit for the other numerous sufferers." Cowboys get out to an excellent begin, Browns in hot water along with Deshaun Watson Buzbee said he has considering that been called through Hardin and also his team. Buzbee incorporated that he has spoken with NFL counsel.Watson, that cleared up 23 of 24 civil meets just before being actually put on hold in 2022, claimed he hasn't provided any type of believed to feasible consequence from the game." My concentration is figuring out Jacksonville's anticipate self defense and also concentrating on my craft to become the greatest quarterback I could be on Sunday for this group," he claimed. "That's one thing that the NFL must perform on their time and I need to pay attention to what remains in front of me immediately." Browns instructor Kevin Stefanski claimed he carried out rule out benching the QB due to the charges." Our company'll let justice participate in out as well as adhere to the NFL's rules," Stefanski pointed out. "Our team are actually one hundred% paid attention to Jacksonville," The 28-year-old Watson participated in inadequately in Cleveland's time opener, his first game considering that undertaking shoulder surgery in November.Watson has simply made thirteen beginnings for the Browns because they authorized him to a $230 million contract in 2022 after trading 3 first-round draught picks to the Texans.Reporting by The Associated Push. [Want excellent stories provided right to your inbox? Develop or even log in to your FOX Sports profile, comply with leagues, groups as well as players to obtain a personalized e-newsletter daily.] Get even more from National Soccer League Observe your preferences to acquire information regarding games, information and even more.