The NFL season is just a couple of months away for the Cleveland Browns, but their starting quarterback's legal issues aren't going away. There's been an additional lawsuit filed against him by a 23rd woman joining piling on Deshaun Watson's legal troubles with new allegations.

Nia Smith claims to have had three encounters with the Browns QB, with his behavior getting increasingly worse with each massage session. Part of her testimony also takes aim at a certain $5,000 transaction between Deshaun Watson and Houston spa owner Dionne Louis.

Louis has been tied to setting up Watson with at least three of the women in the lawsuit and has been proven to have received the sum of $5,000 on Cash App.

When pressed about the reason behind the hefty sum, Louis claims it was from the kindness of Watson's heart.

Article Continues Below
More Cleveland Browns News
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) listens to the play calling on the sideline during an NFL practice at the Cleveland Browns training facility on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Berea, Ohio.
Colorado football coach Deion Sanders blasts negative pre-draft rumors around Shedeur SandersPreston Byers ·
Cleveland Browns quarterback Kenny Pickett gestures to rookie Shedeur Sanders during an NFL practice at the Cleveland Browns training facility on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Berea, Ohio.
Browns rumors: This Cleveland QB predicted to be traded before training camp, per NFL insiderZachary Weinberger ·
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) throws a pass during rookie minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Shedeur Sanders gets ‘elite’ evaluation from Browns reporterRichard Pereira ·
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) throws a pass during rookie minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
Browns’ Shedeur Sanders gets very disappointing update in campMalik Brown ·
Cleveland Browns quarterback Kenny Pickett, left, chats with quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during an NFL practice at the Cleveland Browns training facility on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Berea, Ohio.
Insider suggests Browns schedule will be factor in starting QB battleZachary Weinberger ·
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett (7) walks off the field after win against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field.
Kenny Pickett makes promise about Super Bowl stint with EaglesBen Strauss ·
Via Brent Schrotenboer of USA TODAY:

A Houston spa owner recently testified that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson gave her $5,000, and the reason for it was simply because “he’s a nice person,” according to a deposition transcript obtained by USA TODAY Sports.

Smith also showed text exchanges with Louis talking about the $5,000 gain, with the spa owner stating, “I told you I’ll show you how to get money from men that’s my specialty.”