.Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson claimed he was actually surprised due to the most recent civil case filed against him through a female that affirms he sexually assaulted her 4 years ago.The female submitted the case Monday in Texas, pointing out Watson compelled himself on her during the course of a supper time in her condo in Houston in 2020. She is actually finding in excess of $1 million in damages.During his regular media availability, Watson, that will play recently against the Jacksonville Jaguars, mentioned he was actually not aware of the charges before Monday." I figured out specifically whenever everyone else discovered," Watson said.Earlier, Watson's legal representative, Rusty Hardin, released a claim claiming the QB "definitely refutes" the claims in the lawsuit.The organization is actually checking out the claim to find if Watson has broken the organization's personal perform plan. Watson was actually suspended 11 games in 2022 as well as fined $5 million after being implicated through greater than 2 loads ladies of sex-related misdoing." Deshaun strongly denies the charges in the Jane Doe suit submitted Monday," Hardin said in a claim distributed due to the group. "Our experts have asked him not to comment additionally while this matter operates its method via the court of laws, yet fit he is going to inevitably be proven." Our company are going to be ready to defend this instance in court at the necessary time, however do not intend to conduct our defense in the media. We would certainly ask that folks hold your horses while the lawful process manages its training program." For the time being, Deshaun is actually going to center his power and also attention on regulation football." Watson pointed out Hardin's declaration is actually "specifically just how I'm really feeling as well as what our team're experiencing this procedure along with." In the meantime, the complainant's legal representative, Tony Buzbee, shot back at the claim along with his personal on Instagram, mentioning he consulted with Hardin 10 months ago seeking a resolution which Watson recognized the girl's insurance claims." We knew this case was actually one of the most serious as well as outright claim brought versus Watson to day and also our client, that is appropriately troubled by these celebrations, would like to seek an exclusive settlement," Buzbee stated. "Our company presumed that was actually the most ideal strategy given the media storm that developed surrounding the multitude of other cases." However, Watson's crew or even possibly his legal representatives could not or would not provide this lawsuit the attention it scheduled. ... Watson was aware of this victim as well as her cases instantly after it occurred and Watson was again reminded back when our company filed the 1st claim for the other numerous sufferers." Cowboys are off to a wonderful begin, Browns in scorching water with Deshaun Watson Buzbee claimed he has actually due to the fact that been consulted with through Hardin and his group. Buzbee incorporated that he has heard from NFL counsel.Watson, that resolved 23 of 24 public satisfies just before being actually put on hold in 2022, said he hasn't offered any type of thought to possible punishment coming from the game." My concentration is actually figuring out Jacksonville's intend on protection and paying attention to my art to become the very best quarterback I could be on Sunday for this team," he claimed. "That is actually something that the NFL has to perform on their opportunity and also I need to focus on what's in front of me now." Browns train Kevin Stefanski said he did not consider benching the QB in light of the allegations." Our team'll permit justice participate in out and comply with the NFL's tips," Stefanski stated. "Our team are one hundred% focused on Jacksonville," The 28-year-old Watson played badly in Cleveland's season opener, his first video game because undergoing shoulder surgical operation in November.Watson has actually only made 13 begins for the Browns because they signed him to a $230 million contract in 2022 after trading three first-round draught chooses to the Texans.Reporting by The Associated Press. [Want excellent stories delivered straight to your inbox? Develop or even visit to your FOX Athletics account, follow organizations, staffs and also gamers to receive an individualized e-newsletter daily.] Obtain extra coming from National Soccer League Follow your faves to receive details concerning activities, updates and also even more.