.Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson said he was startled by the newest civil legal action filed against him by a female that declares he intimately attacked her four years ago.The woman submitted the suit Monday in Texas, claiming Watson forced themself on her throughout a supper time in her house in Houston in 2020. She is actually looking for upwards of $1 million in damages.During his every week media availability, Watson, that will certainly play recently versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, claimed he was not aware of the charges just before Monday." I learnt specifically whenever everybody else discovered," Watson said.Earlier, Watson's attorney, Rusty Hardin, released a declaration stating the QB "definitely refuses" the claims in the lawsuit.The league is examining the case to view if Watson has violated the game's personal perform policy. Watson was actually suspended 11 games in 2022 as well as fined $5 thousand after being charged by more than 2 dozen ladies of sexual misdoing." Deshaun firmly refuses the accusations in the Jane Doe legal action filed Monday," Hardin pointed out in a claim arranged by the staff. "We have actually inquired him not to comment additionally while this matter functions its means by means of the court of laws, yet fit he will ultimately be actually absolved." We will certainly be ready to defend this scenario in court of law at the suitable opportunity, however do not plan to administer our self defense in the media. Our experts would certainly inquire that folks be patient while the lawful procedure operates its training program." In the meantime, Deshaun is actually visiting concentrate his energy and also focus on regulation football." Watson mentioned Hardin's declaration is "exactly how I'm really feeling as well as what we're looking at this procedure with." Meanwhile, the complainant's attorney, Tony Buzbee, axed back at the statement along with his personal on Instagram, stating he got in touch with Hardin 10 months ago seeking a settlement and also Watson recognized the girl's claims." We understood this suit was actually one of the most severe and also outright case brought against Watson to time and also our client, who is actually rightly distressed by these events, intended to attempt an exclusive settlement," Buzbee pointed out. "Our company believed that was the very best approach given the media storm that occurred surrounding the horde of other cases." Unfortunately, Watson's team or even maybe his attorneys couldn't or even wouldn't give this claim the interest it scheduled. ... Watson was cognizant of this sufferer as well as her claims quickly after it took place and also Watson was actually again reminded when our company submitted the initial legal action for the other numerous preys." Cowboys get out to a fantastic begin, Browns in hot water with Deshaun Watson Buzbee claimed he has actually given that been actually gotten in touch with through Hardin and his staff. Buzbee incorporated that he has actually heard from NFL counsel.Watson, that cleared up 23 of 24 civil meets prior to being put on hold in 2022, stated he hasn't provided any kind of thought to possible discipline from the organization." My emphasis is figuring out Jacksonville's consider self defense and also paying attention to my create to be the best quarterback I could be on Sunday for this group," he mentioned. "That is actually something that the NFL needs to carry out on their time as well as I must pay attention to what remains in front end of me at this moment." Browns trainer Kevin Stefanski mentioned he performed rule out benching the QB due to the accusations." We'll allow justice participate in out as well as observe the NFL's tips," Stefanski mentioned. "Our company are actually 100% concentrated on Jacksonville," The 28-year-old Watson played badly in Cleveland's period opener, his 1st game considering that undertaking shoulder surgical operation in November.Watson has actually simply made 13 begins for the Browns due to the fact that they signed him to a $230 thousand arrangement in 2022 after trading 3 first-round draft decides on to the Texans.Reporting due to the Associated Press. [Want excellent accounts provided straight to your inbox? Create or visit to your FOX Athletics account, adhere to leagues, teams and also players to get a personalized e-newsletter daily.] Acquire much more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information regarding video games, headlines and also even more.