Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is the subject of 22 civil suits filed in March and April which accuse him of coercive and lewd sexual behavior, with two that allege sexual assault. He has not been charged criminally and his lawyer has denied the accusations. Here’s where the cases stand.
Who is Deshaun Watson?
Deshaun Watson, 25, is a star quarterback for the Houston Texans, one of the best in the N.F.L. at his position.
In September 2020, he signed a four-year contract extension worth nearly $111 million guaranteed, tying him to the Texans through 2025.