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The attorney defending Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson against a slew of civil lawsuits related to sexual misconduct allegations is claiming that all 22 accusers are falsifying their stories. Watson’s lawyer, Rusty Hardin, filed his formal response to the allegations on Monday. His rebuttal claims that every single female masseuse who has alleged misconduct is […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson and attorney Rusty Hardin issued another formal statement Monday again denying all allegations of sexual misconduct and sexual assault. All 22 plaintiffs agreed to disclose their names in lawsuits against Watson. The Texans star signal-caller’s legal team gave a bulleted list allegedly outlining various plaintiffs’ apparent eagerness and positive attitude […]

Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio mostly declined to comment on the legal situation involving star quarterback Deshaun Watson on Friday. Caserio was asked whether Watson would be participating in the team’s offseason program. He merely replied all Texans players will make that choice for themselves. Will Deshaun Watson participate in the offseason program next […]

Things are not looking good for embattled Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson right now. After dozens of women came out and accused the 25-year-old signal-caller of inappropriate behavior and sexual assault, a 22nd lawsuit was filed against him on Wednesday. According to a report by the Houston Chronicle (via NCS Sports), an unnamed make-up artist […]

The situation between the Houston Texans and quarterback Deshaun Watson has gotten even murkier over the past few months. Despite Watson’s current legal issues, the Philadelphia Eagles continue to express interest in trading for the gunslinger in order to get their hands on a new franchise quarterback after parting ways with former QB1 Carson Wentz. […]

The news coming out of the Houston Texans organization is still growing, as sexual assault allegations against Deshaun Watson continue to pile up. In fact, Deshaun Watson’s value in the league is dwindling as well. The Carolina Panthers were originally all-in on the superstar quarterback, but instead, they traded for Sam Darnold. Since then, Deshaun […]

The lawyer representing Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has admitted his client did engage in consensual sex during massage sessions. Rusty Hardin held a press conference after courts ruled various plaintiffs with lawsuits against Watson must reveal their identities. He said, Deshaun Watson, did have consensual sexual activity with some massage therapists, but also continued […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is currently under hot fire in court as he is facing 22 lawsuits of sexual assault and misconduct. The women, save for two of them who went out in public with their accusations, opted to remain anonymous with their filings. However, a Texas court reportedly ruled that the women publicly […]

Now that Sam Darnold is in the mix at the quarterback position, the Carolina Panthers will have to decide what to do with veteran incumbent QB, Teddy Bridgewater. The Panthers acquired the 23-year old QB from the New York Jets earlier this week, in exchange for a 2022 second-round pick, and fourth- and sixth-rounders in […]

The lawyer representing Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has filed a motion for an emergency hearing to identify one plaintiff who filed a lawsuit against Watson under the name “Jane Doe.” Rusty Hardin said his team is filing the motion after Tony Buzzbee–the lawyer representing numerous plaintiffs in civil lawsuits against Watson–refused to reveal the […]

The news coming out of the Houston Texans organization is heating up, as Deshaun Watson’s sexual assault allegations continue to pile up. Now, with 22 women accusing Watson of the exact same crime, Watson’s lawyers have gone back and forth in a heated exchange with Tony Buzbee, per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. “After […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson continues to find himself in an ugly state as his endorsement deal with Nike will be suspended for the time being, per Jabari Young of CNBC. Nike released this statement on the matter: “We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and have suspended Deshaun Watson. We will continue to closely […]

It’s official, and Teddy Bridgewater knows this is big: Former New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold is now a member of the Carolina Panthers after the two franchises formally agreed to a trade on Monday afternoon. With Darnold heading down to Charlotte from East Rutherford with the Jets currently possessing the No. 2 overall pick […]

Amid a tough offseason, the Houston Texans are looking to acquire more talent to fill in their quarterback spot as they are not closing the door on the possibility of adding veteran gunslinger Alex Smith to their lineup, via NFL‘s Tom Pelissero. Smith has already formed a bond with current Texans head coach David Culley dating […]

The Houston Police Department has just communicated that a new complaint has been filed against Houston Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson. This report comes via an official statement courtesy of the Houston Police Department on Twitter: HPD Statement #HouNews pic.twitter.com/s9DfEDZYsy — Houston Police (@houstonpolice) April 2, 2021 Aside from confirmation that a new complainant has […]

The Houston Texans saga continues. As the sexual assault allegations have piled up to 20 civil suits, the Texans front office is still receiving trade offers for Deshaun Watson. However, it seems Houston is still hesitant to negotiate a trade for the time being, per Tom Pelissero. Pelissero doesn’t let it slip on which franchises […]

Houston Texans superstar quarterback Deshaun Watson has been in the headlines for quite some time now. First Watson was demanding a trade, which generated a buzz on potential landing spots for him. Then, out of nowhere, sexual assault allegations came storming in. Attorney Tony Buzbee initially took to social media claiming multiple women were coming […]

Houston Texans running back David Johnson is not a fan of the league’s decision to move to a 17-game season. He claimed that playing an added contest is “not in the best interest of the players as a whole.” Despite his disapproval, Johnson remains confident that the Texans’ running back unit has what it takes […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson continues to see lawsuits pile up against him, with now 19 alleging sexual misconduct. Texans general manager Nick Caserio finally chimed in on the situation and claimed that the team will take action if they find out that there is any truth behind the allegations. Via TMZ Sports: “The allegations, […]

A new lawsuit against Houston Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson is alleging he deleted Instagram messages  and is contacting women in an effort to settle potential cases against him. The lawsuit states Watson has contacted plaintiffs “as a result of the repeated lawsuits against him,” per ESPN’s Sarah Barshop. Two other lawsuits were also filed […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson’s lawyer went after opposing counsel Monday after 14 lawsuits were filed against Watson alleging sexual assault and harassment. Rusty Hardin fired back at attorney Tony Buzbee, who is representing most of the plaintiffs, in a statement to TMZ. Hardin said both he and his client understand sexual assault and harassment […]

With ongoing allegations swirling around Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, he has one former coach who’s in his corner. That coach is Clemson Tigers head man Dabo Swinney. In an article posted on TMZ, Sweeney says while he was surprised and disappointed to see Watson’s name in the news for this, Sweeney still loves Deshaun […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is facing lawsuits from numerous women alleging sexual assault and harassment. One accuser detailed her experience and claimed she was “scared for her life.” TMZ obtained copies of a couple lawsuits being brought against Watson. One such lawsuit details a female masseuse who met Watson in June of 2020. The […]

In the opening scene of Frank Ford Coppola’s seminal classic film The Godfather where the inimitable Marlon Brando’s Vito Corleone tries to find work for his godson with a famous film director In Corleone’s own words, he made the director “an offer he can’t refuse.” Only when the director denies him did he discover the […]

If you’ve ever played darts with someone that doesn’t know how to play darts, then you can relate to the Houston Texans. In a seemingly positive, but strange move, the Texans have reportedly just signed RB Phillip Lindsay, per Ian Rapoport: The #Texans have added a Pro Bowler: They are signing former #Broncos RB Phillip […]

The lawyer representing seven women with lawsuits against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson revealed there are more suits likely to be filed. Tony Buzbee held a press conference Friday to discuss the nature of the lawsuits, which entail allegations of sexual assault and misconduct on Watson’s behalf. He said his firm is now representing 12 […]

The Houston Texans are filling the quarterbacks room amid all the unknowns surrounding Deshaun Watson. Houston has acquired Ryan Finley from the Cincinnati Bengals, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, just days after signing Tyrod Taylor in free agency. Source: Rather than releasing him, the #Bengals traded QB Ryan Finley to the #Texans. — Ian […]

The agent of Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, David Mulugheta, issued a statement on Twitter in response to sexual assault allegations against his client. Watson has denied accusations of wrongdoing. Mulugheta appeared to echo this denial, acknowledging the seriousness of sexual assault but also asking to “keep this same energy with the truth.” Sexual assault […]

Houston based attorney Tony Buzbee claims there are now nine women who have said they were all victims who were wronged by Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson while mentioning all the claims are of similar nature. Three separate lawsuits by three different women have already been filed with Buzbee stating more are to come. While […]

The NFL will be launching its own investigation following sexual assault allegations made against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. League special counsel for investigations Lisa Friel wrote a letter to Tony Buzbee, the attorney representing multiple women with claims against Deshaun Watson. Buzbee initially posted the letter on Instagram, though the post appears to have […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson finds himself dealing with multiple lawsuits, and allegations continue to pile upon him. Tony Buzbee, the lawyer taking up the cases against Watson, already has three lawsuits filed, and claims there are more on the way. Watson has denied all allegations and claims the lawyer is attempting to help, “score […]

Two separate civil lawsuits have already been filed against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, and Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee says there will be more. Posting on his Instagram account, Buzbee said there are at least six separate lawsuits set to be filed and made sure to note he’s not doing this for the money or […]

Teams have been allowed to agree to trades, but those deals become official on Wednesday at 4 pm. Deshaun Watson has been a hot commodity this offseason as he has demanded a trade from the Houston Texans. The Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers have been rumored to be making a push for the superstar […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is facing allegations of sexual assault amid his ongoing trade drama with the team. On Tuesday night, Tony Buzbee, an attorney from Buzbee Law Firm who is representing the alleged victim, proceeded to file a lawsuit against Watson for a reported sexual assault case. Via Benjamin Allbright: So this bombshell […]

Are the Houston Texans really prepared to let its star quarterback and face-of-the-franchise Deshaun Watson sit for this season, and perhaps beyond? It seems plausible after the perennial AFC South contenders signed journeyman QB Tyrod Taylor to an incentive-laden one-year deal that could be worth more than $12 million. Before Tyrod Taylor’s ink dried, Watson […]

If the Houston Texans do eventually decide to trade quarterback Deshaun Watson (and don’t net a QB in return), they are sure to have a starting-caliber QB under center to take over. On Tuesday, Houston signed veteran Tyrod Taylor to a one-year deal worth up to $12.5 million, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Tyrod Taylor […]

The Houston Texans were involved in a trade earlier on Sunday and they continue to conduct trades as free agency approaches. According to the Boston Globe’s Jim McBride, the Texans are acquiring Marcus Cannon from the New England Patriots in a deal that also involves draft picks. BREAKING: The #Patriots are trading right tackle Marcus […]

The ongoing quarrel between Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans continues, as it appears both sides are sticking to their guns. Watson has said multiple times he wishes to be traded, but the Texans refuse to follow through with his demand. They reportedly have “no contingency plan,” in place, per James Palmer. Several teams have […]

The NFL world is buzzing after a surprise trade between the Houston Texans and the Miami Dolphins. No, Deshaun Watson wasn’t involved. Instead, the Texans traded away Pro-Bowl linebacker Benardrick McKinney to Miami for Shaq Lawson, per Adam Schefter. Some late-round draft picks were also included, but it seems the important part of the trade […]