'I NEVER ASSAULTED ANYONE'
Deshaun Watson faced the Cleveland media for the first time since his intro presser with the Browns ... saying it's been "tough" to fight the sexual misconduct allegations made against him, but doubling down and adamantly denying he did anything wrong.
The Browns' $230-million man spoke with reporters after practice on Tuesday ... and gave detail on how he's doing as a mountain of lawsuits from two dozen massage therapists stands before him.
"Honestly, its been tough," Watson said. "Just trying to make sure that I stay balanced with my mental and just my social life.