.Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson mentioned he was actually startled due to the most up-to-date civil claim submitted versus him through a female who alleges he sexually assaulted her four years ago.The lady submitted the legal action Monday in Texas, saying Watson required himself on her during a dinner day in her flat in Houston in 2020. She is actually seeking in excess of $1 thousand in damages.During his regular media availability, Watson, who will certainly play today versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, stated he was actually unfamiliar of the charges before Monday." I determined specifically whenever everyone else discovered," Watson said.Earlier, Watson's lawyer, Rusty Hardin, discharged a claim stating the QB "definitely refutes" the cases in the lawsuit.The league is analyzing the suit to observe if Watson has gone against the game's personal conduct policy. Watson was actually put on hold 11 games in 2022 as well as fined $5 million after being actually implicated through greater than 2 loads girls of sexual misconduct." Deshaun firmly refuses the charges in the Jane Doe case filed Monday," Hardin claimed in a statement distributed by the crew. "Our company have actually inquired him certainly not to comment even further while this issue operates its means through the courts, but fit he is going to essentially be actually justified." Our company are going to prepare to defend this case in court at the necessary opportunity, however don't aim to perform our protection in the media. Our team would ask that people be patient while the lawful procedure operates its training course." Meanwhile, Deshaun is going to center his electricity and also concentration on regulation football." Watson pointed out Hardin's declaration is "precisely how I am actually feeling as well as what our team are actually experiencing this method with." At the same time, the plaintiff's lawyer, Tony Buzbee, shot back at the claim along with his very own on Instagram, stating he talked to Hardin 10 months ago seeking a resolution and that Watson recognized the girl's claims." We understood this suit was actually the best serious and egregious lawsuit carried versus Watson to time and our customer, who is actually appropriately troubled by these celebrations, would like to attempt a private settlement," Buzbee mentioned. "Our company believed that was the most ideal approach offered the media storm that developed neighboring the horde of other claims." Regrettably, Watson's group or even maybe his legal professionals couldn't or even definitely would not provide this case the focus it scheduled. ... Watson was actually well aware of this target as well as her claims promptly after it happened and also Watson was actually once more advised once our team filed the first suit for the various other multiple sufferers." Cowboys get out to a fantastic beginning, Browns in hot water with Deshaun Watson Buzbee claimed he has given that been spoken to through Hardin as well as his staff. Buzbee added that he has actually learnt through NFL counsel.Watson, who worked out 23 of 24 public fits just before being actually suspended in 2022, stated he hasn't offered any thought to feasible penalty from the organization." My concentration is actually finding out Jacksonville's plan on defense as well as focusing on my create to be the most ideal quarterback I may be on Sunday for this team," he mentioned. "That's something that the NFL has to perform on their time as well as I must concentrate on what remains in face of me immediately." Browns train Kevin Stefanski said he performed not consider benching the QB because of the charges." Our company'll allow justice participate in out and comply with the NFL's standards," Stefanski stated. "Our team are actually one hundred% paid attention to Jacksonville," The 28-year-old Watson participated in inadequately in Cleveland's time opener, his 1st video game since undergoing shoulder surgical procedure in November.Watson has actually only created 13 beginnings for the Browns since they signed him to a $230 thousand contract in 2022 after trading 3 first-round draught decides on to the Texans.Reporting by The Associated Press. [Want terrific accounts supplied right to your inbox? Develop or even visit to your FOX Athletics profile, adhere to organizations, groups and also players to obtain a tailored e-newsletter daily.] Obtain a lot more from National Volleyball Organization Observe your favorites to acquire relevant information concerning video games, updates and even more.