.Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson said he was actually surprised due to the newest public suit submitted versus him by a female that alleges he sexually assaulted her 4 years ago.The female submitted the lawsuit Monday in Texas, mentioning Watson pushed themself on her during a supper date in her apartment or condo in Houston in 2020. She's looking for in excess of $1 million in damages.During his weekly media supply, Watson, who will play this week against the Jacksonville Jaguars, claimed he was not aware of the claims prior to Monday." I figured out exactly whenever every person else figured out," Watson said.Earlier, Watson's attorney, Rusty Hardin, discharged a statement claiming the QB "definitely denies" the claims in the lawsuit.The league is examining the suit to observe if Watson has actually broken the organization's individual conduct policy. Watson was put on hold 11 video games in 2022 as well as fined $5 thousand after being actually indicted through more than pair of lots girls of sexual misconduct." Deshaun definitely refuses the charges in the Jane Doe claim submitted Monday," Hardin pointed out in a claim arranged due to the group. "Our company have actually inquired him not to comment even more while this issue operates its own technique by means of the court of laws, yet fit he will inevitably be vindicated." Our company will definitely be ready to defend this instance in court of law at the ideal opportunity, however do not intend to administer our self defense in the media. Our team would certainly inquire that folks bear with while the legal method manages its course." Meanwhile, Deshaun is mosting likely to center his electricity and attention on soccer." Watson stated Hardin's declaration is "precisely just how I am actually feeling as well as what our company are actually experiencing this procedure with." Meanwhile, the plaintiff's legal representative, Tony Buzbee, fired back at the statement with his very own on Instagram, mentioning he talked to Hardin 10 months ago looking for a resolution which Watson knew the girl's insurance claims." We knew this lawsuit was the absolute most serious and outright lawsuit carried versus Watson to day as well as our client, who is actually appropriately troubled through these celebrations, wished to attempt a private settlement," Buzbee claimed. "Our experts thought that was the best strategy provided the media hurricane that occurred neighboring the multitude of other claims." Unfortunately, Watson's staff or possibly his attorneys could not or wouldn't provide this claim the focus it was due. ... Watson was actually aware of this target as well as her claims quickly after it took place and also Watson was actually once more helped remind when our team submitted the very first legal action for the other numerous sufferers." Cowboys get out to an excellent begin, Browns in scorching water with Deshaun Watson Buzbee claimed he has actually due to the fact that been actually contacted through Hardin and also his crew. Buzbee incorporated that he has actually talked to NFL counsel.Watson, who resolved 23 of 24 civil suits prior to being put on hold in 2022, mentioned he have not offered any believed to possible consequence from the league." My emphasis is determining Jacksonville's anticipate self defense and also paying attention to my art to be the most ideal quarterback I could be on Sunday for this group," he pointed out. "That is actually one thing that the NFL needs to do on their time and also I need to concentrate on what's in front end of me at this moment." Browns trainer Kevin Stefanski said he carried out not consider benching the QB because of the claims." Our experts'll permit justice play out and also comply with the NFL's guidelines," Stefanski pointed out. "Our company are one hundred% paid attention to Jacksonville," The 28-year-old Watson played badly in Cleveland's period opener, his first activity given that undertaking shoulder surgical procedure in November.Watson has just created 13 begins for the Browns since they signed him to a $230 million contract in 2022 after trading three first-round draught chooses to the Texans.Reporting due to the Associated Press. [Want wonderful tales provided straight to your inbox? Make or log in to your FOX Athletics account, comply with organizations, groups as well as players to receive a tailored newsletter daily.] Get even more coming from National Football Game Follow your favorites to obtain info concerning video games, information and more.