.Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson stated he was actually stunned by the newest public suit filed against him through a lady that declares he sexually attacked her 4 years ago.The lady filed the suit Monday in Texas, claiming Watson obliged themself on her during a dinner day in her apartment or condo in Houston in 2020. She is actually seeking upwards of $1 million in damages.During his once a week media schedule, Watson, who will play this week versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, said he was actually uninformed of the accusations prior to Monday." I discovered exactly whenever everyone else discovered," Watson said.Earlier, Watson's attorney, Rusty Hardin, launched a statement mentioning the QB "firmly refuses" the cases in the lawsuit.The league is actually checking out the suit to view if Watson has breached the organization's private perform policy. Watson was actually put on hold 11 games in 2022 and fined $5 million after being actually charged by greater than 2 number of females of sexual misconduct." Deshaun firmly refutes the allegations in the Jane Doe case filed Monday," Hardin said in a statement arranged due to the team. "We have inquired him not to comment better while this concern functions its method by means of the courts, but fit he is going to ultimately be justified." Our company will prepare to defend this case in court of law at the appropriate opportunity, however don't intend to perform our defense in the media. Our team would certainly inquire that folks bear with while the lawful procedure manages its program." Meanwhile, Deshaun is actually mosting likely to center his electricity as well as concentration on regulation football." Watson said Hardin's declaration is actually "exactly just how I'm really feeling and also what our team are actually experiencing this procedure with." On the other hand, the injured party's legal representative, Tony Buzbee, axed back at the statement with his personal on Instagram, stating he spoke to Hardin 10 months ago seeking a settlement and that Watson was aware of the lady's claims." We understood this lawsuit was actually the most significant and outright lawsuit taken versus Watson to day and also our client, that is appropriately traumatized through these events, desired to try a personal settlement," Buzbee mentioned. "Our company thought that was the very best strategy offered the media hurricane that took place encompassing the legion of various other insurance claims." Regrettably, Watson's team or perhaps his attorneys could not or would not provide this claim the interest it was due. ... Watson was aware of the victim and also her claims instantly after it occurred as well as Watson was actually once more told once we filed the 1st legal action for the various other a number of preys." Cowboys get out to a terrific begin, Browns in very hot water with Deshaun Watson Buzbee stated he has because been actually contacted by Hardin and his group. Buzbee included that he has actually spoken with NFL counsel.Watson, that cleared up 23 of 24 civil matches just before being actually put on hold in 2022, stated he have not provided any thought to possible punishment coming from the organization." My focus is figuring out Jacksonville's intend on protection and also concentrating on my craft to become the most ideal quarterback I can be on Sunday for this team," he mentioned. "That's something that the NFL has to carry out on their opportunity and also I must pay attention to what's in front end of me right now." Browns instructor Kevin Stefanski said he performed not consider benching the QB taking into account the charges." Our company'll let due process play out and also adhere to the NFL's guidelines," Stefanski said. "Our team are actually one hundred% paid attention to Jacksonville," The 28-year-old Watson played inadequately in Cleveland's season opener, his very first video game because undergoing shoulder surgical procedure in November.Watson has actually only brought in thirteen starts for the Browns since they signed him to a $230 thousand deal in 2022 after trading three first-round draft decides on to the Texans.Reporting by The Associated Press. [Want terrific tales supplied right to your inbox? Produce or visit to your FOX Athletics account, observe games, staffs and gamers to obtain a tailored e-newsletter daily.] Receive more coming from National Volleyball Organization Observe your favorites to receive info concerning games, information and even more.