.Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson stated he was surprised by the latest civil suit filed versus him by a lady that declares he sexually assaulted her four years ago.The female filed the claim Monday in Texas, pointing out Watson compelled himself on her during the course of a supper date in her house in Houston in 2020. She's finding upwards of $1 million in damages.During his weekly media supply, Watson, who are going to play today against the Jacksonville Jaguars, claimed he was not aware of the accusations prior to Monday." I determined exactly whenever everybody else found out," Watson said.Earlier, Watson's legal representative, Rusty Hardin, released a declaration stating the QB "firmly denies" the claims in the lawsuit.The organization is reviewing the case to find if Watson has violated the organization's private perform policy. Watson was put on hold 11 games in 2022 and fined $5 million after being actually charged by more than two number of women of sexual transgression." Deshaun strongly rejects the allegations in the Jane Doe case filed Monday," Hardin claimed in a claim distributed due to the crew. "We have actually asked him not to comment further while this concern operates its method via the court of laws, but are comfortable he will inevitably be vindicated." We are going to prepare to defend this situation in court of law at the suitable opportunity, however do not aim to perform our defense in the media. We will talk to that folks bear with while the lawful process runs its training course." For the time being, Deshaun is actually visiting concentrate his power as well as focus on soccer." Watson mentioned Hardin's claim is actually "specifically how I am actually really feeling and what we're going through this process with." In the meantime, the plaintiff's lawyer, Tony Buzbee, shot back at the declaration along with his personal on Instagram, saying he contacted Hardin 10 months ago seeking a resolution and also Watson was aware of the female's cases." We understood this suit was actually the best significant and also outright case carried versus Watson to date and also our client, who is appropriately shocked through these events, would like to try an exclusive resolution," Buzbee mentioned. "Our company believed that was the very best technique given the media storm that developed encompassing the multitude of other claims." Sadly, Watson's crew or maybe his legal professionals could not or even would not offer this lawsuit the interest it scheduled. ... Watson was cognizant of this target and also her cases immediately after it took place and Watson was actually once more advised when our team filed the 1st legal action for the other a number of sufferers." Cowboys get out to a wonderful begin, Browns in warm water with Deshaun Watson Buzbee claimed he has because been actually called through Hardin and also his group. Buzbee added that he has actually learnt through NFL counsel.Watson, that settled 23 of 24 public meets before being actually put on hold in 2022, stated he have not provided any kind of thought to possible discipline coming from the organization." My concentration is determining Jacksonville's plan on defense as well as focusing on my create to be the very best quarterback I could be on Sunday for this group," he mentioned. "That is actually one thing that the NFL must perform on their time and also I have to focus on what remains in front end of me at this moment." Browns coach Kevin Stefanski claimed he did rule out benching the QB taking into account the charges." Our company'll allow due process play out and follow the NFL's tips," Stefanski said. "We are actually one hundred% paid attention to Jacksonville," The 28-year-old Watson played improperly in Cleveland's period opener, his 1st video game due to the fact that undertaking shoulder surgical treatment in November.Watson has actually simply brought in 13 beginnings for the Browns due to the fact that they signed him to a $230 million arrangement in 2022 after trading three first-round draught picks to the Texans.Reporting due to the Associated Press. [Want fantastic accounts supplied right to your inbox? Produce or log in to your FOX Sports profile, comply with leagues, teams and also gamers to acquire a tailored bulletin daily.] Get a lot more from National Volleyball Game Follow your favorites to receive relevant information concerning activities, updates as well as additional.