.Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson stated he was startled by the latest public claim submitted against him through a lady who affirms he sexually attacked her 4 years ago.The lady submitted the claim Monday in Texas, claiming Watson pushed himself on her during the course of a supper day in her apartment in Houston in 2020. She is actually seeking over of $1 million in damages.During his regular media availability, Watson, who will definitely play recently against the Jacksonville Jaguars, mentioned he was uninformed of the allegations just before Monday." I figured out precisely whenever everyone else figured out," Watson said.Earlier, Watson's lawyer, Rusty Hardin, released a declaration claiming the QB "definitely refutes" the insurance claims in the lawsuit.The game is actually analyzing the lawsuit to find if Watson has violated the organization's private perform plan. Watson was actually put on hold 11 activities in 2022 and also fined $5 thousand after being accused by much more than two dozen ladies of sex-related misbehavior." Deshaun firmly refutes the charges in the Jane Doe legal action submitted Monday," Hardin mentioned in a declaration distributed due to the team. "We have asked him not to comment better while this concern functions its own means via the courts, yet fit he is going to ultimately be actually vindicated." We will definitely be ready to defend this situation in court at the appropriate time, yet don't intend to administer our self defense in the media. We would inquire that folks hold your horses while the legal procedure manages its own training course." For the time being, Deshaun is going to concentrate his electricity and also focus on regulation football." Watson pointed out Hardin's statement is actually "exactly how I'm feeling as well as what our team are actually looking at this method with." On the other hand, the complainant's lawyer, Tony Buzbee, terminated back at the statement along with his personal on Instagram, mentioning he talked to Hardin 10 months ago seeking a settlement and also Watson was aware of the lady's insurance claims." We understood this lawsuit was actually the most serious and outright case taken against Watson to time and also our client, that is actually appropriately shocked through these events, wished to try a private settlement," Buzbee stated. "Our company assumed that was actually the most ideal technique provided the media storm that took place neighboring the myriad of other insurance claims." Regrettably, Watson's group or possibly his lawyers couldn't or would not give this claim the focus it scheduled. ... Watson was aware of this prey and also her cases promptly after it happened as well as Watson was once more advised back when we filed the first lawsuit for the various other various preys." Cowboys get out to an excellent beginning, Browns in scorching water with Deshaun Watson Buzbee mentioned he has since been actually talked to through Hardin and his group. Buzbee included that he has talked to NFL counsel.Watson, who resolved 23 of 24 civil meets before being actually put on hold in 2022, mentioned he hasn't offered any type of believed to achievable discipline from the league." My focus is actually identifying Jacksonville's plan on protection and also concentrating on my create to be the very best quarterback I could be on Sunday for this group," he said. "That's one thing that the NFL needs to perform on their opportunity and also I must focus on what's in front of me immediately." Browns instructor Kevin Stefanski stated he performed not consider benching the QB because of the allegations." We'll allow justice play out and also follow the NFL's standards," Stefanski pointed out. "We are 100% concentrated on Jacksonville," The 28-year-old Watson participated in improperly in Cleveland's season opener, his very first video game considering that undertaking shoulder surgical procedure in November.Watson has actually simply brought in thirteen beginnings for the Browns due to the fact that they signed him to a $230 thousand contract in 2022 after trading 3 first-round draft picks to the Texans.Reporting by The Associated Press. [Want great accounts provided straight to your inbox? Develop or visit to your FOX Sports profile, comply with organizations, staffs and also players to get a personalized email list daily.] Acquire more from National Volleyball League Follow your favorites to obtain info regarding games, information and even more.