Deshaun Watson

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson on Friday expressed remorse and for the first time publicly apologized to the women he “impacted” after being ...

I want to make sure that I'm just evolving in the community as much as possible, and that is for the Cleveland community, that is the NFL community and beyond." "I want to say that I'm truly sorry to all of the women that I have impacted in this situation," said Watson, who was first accused of sexual misconduct in March 2021. "But also, the biggest thing is I want to continue counseling and I want to make sure that I'm growing as a person, as an individual for my decision-making on and off the field.

An arbiter recommended a six-game suspension for Watson, but the NFL has appealed. If there's no decision by Friday evening, the controversial quarterback ...

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Watson made his preseason debut as the Browns played the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday night.

And I want to make sure that I’m just evolving in the community as much as possible.” “But also ... I want to make sure that I’m growing as a person, as an individual, for my decision-making on and off the field. Each and every snap, I want to make sure I cherish that because I’m not sure when the next time I’ll be able to get out there with those guys [will be].” He has reached settlements in 23 of the 25 lawsuits, according to the attorney for the women. And I want to keep pushing forward.” “I’m excited to get out there with my new teammates and go out there and compete.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson publicly apologizes for the first time following accusations by two dozen women of sexual misconduct.

“Look, I want to say that I’m truly sorry to all of the women that I have impacted in this situation,” Watson said in the interview. He has always denied wrongdoing and grand juries in two Texas counties declined to indict him on criminal complaints. This is the first time Watson has publicly apologized for his alleged behavior.

This is the first time Watson has apologized to the women who have accused him of sexual abuse.

- "The decisions that I made in my life that put me in this position, I would definitely like to have back," he continued. What he's saying: "I want to say that I'm truly sorry to all of the women that I have impacted in this situation," Watson said. In a new interview Friday, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson apologized to "all of the women I have impacted in this situation" after more than two dozen women accused him of sexual abuse.

Welcome to the most confusing weekend of the NFL season. It's the first full weekend of preseason football, which is both good and bad. On one hand, I tell ...

- You can see an NFL game for just $3. If you have a few bucks in your pocket, you have enough money to see an NFL game. The Dolphins and Texanstried to make a trade this week, but the deal won't be happening because the only player involved in the trade, Adam Shaheen, failed his physical. The 49ers quarterback is headed into the final year of his current deal and any team that trades for him would have to be able to absorb his salary, which is scheduled to be $24.2 million in 2022. When it comes to money, there is one huge upside for the Browns: They're literally the only team in the NFL right now that has enough salary cap room to absorb Garoppolo's salary. In this game, Huntley got the start and he went wild, completing 16 of 18 passes for 109 yards and a touchdown. The Titans' only TD of the game came on a 7-yard scramble by Willis. He set up the score by going 2 of 2 for 30 yards on the drive. If we learned one thing from this game, it's that the Ravens might have the best backup quarterback in the NFL. We got a small taste of Huntley last season when Jackson went down with an injury. If the NFL is willing to settle, Watson is open to an eight-game suspension that would also include a $5 million fine. I'm not going to go out and bet the Giants to win the NFC East, but if you're a Giants fan, you had to be thrilled to see Jones show some promise in his first game with new coach Brian Daboll. Roger Goodell has made it clear that the league wants to see Watson suspended for at least a year. Accordingto ESPN.com, the NFL put a 12-game suspension on the table (along with an $8 million to $10 million fine) as its final offer, but Watson shot that down. With that in mind, let's get to the rundown.

Before Deshaun Watson makes his Browns debut in the first preseason game against the Jaguars on Friday at TIAA Bank Stadium, he spoke with Aditi Kinkhabwala ...

I want to make sure that I'm just evolving in the community as much as possible, and that is for the Cleveland community, that is the NFL community and beyond." Watson: "Look, I want to say that I'm truly sorry to all of the women that I have impacted in this situation. Kinkhabwala: "Grow and learn, we fully expect that there will be some time that you are away from the team.

"I'm truly sorry to all the women that I have impacted in this situation," Deshaun Watson said prior to the Browns' first preseason game.

I want to make sure that I’m just evolving in the community as much as possible, and that is for the Cleveland community, that is the NFL community and beyond.” Each and every snap, I want to make sure I cherish that because I’m not sure when the next time I’ll be able to get out there with those guys so I’m super excited.” Any suspension that doesn't include a full season would permit Watson to participate in any team on-field activities until Aug. 30, the league's cutdown date. Watson and the Browns boarded a plane for Jacksonville on Wednesday afternoon not knowing for certain that such a ruling wouldn't be coming down. His first play was a play-action pass where he rolled out to the left, but the pass sailed over the head of Donovan Peoples-Jones. They also play host to Philadelphia on Aug. 21 following two days of joint practices with the Eagles next Thursday and Friday. The game in Jacksonville marked the first time Watson had started a game since appearing in Houston's regular-season finale against Tennessee on Jan. 3, 2021. Watson had not spoken publicly to any media since June 14, when he conducted a post-practice media availability after the first day of veteran minicamp. “Look, I want to say that I’m truly sorry to all the women that I have impacted in this situation," Watson said in the interview, which was conducted at the team's hotel prior to leaving for the game. Jacoby Brissett, who'll start in Watson's place during his suspension, was not expected to play against Jacksonville. Watson's next pass, to Anthony Schwartz, also fell incomplete on the drive. At no point, in either interviews with NFL investigators or two separate media availabilities, had Watson expressed remorse for anything he had been accused of doing by the two-dozen women who accused him of sexual misconduct or sexual assault during massage appointments.

Watson is still awaiting NFL designee Peter C. Harvey's decision on whether or not to increase disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson's six-game suspension for ...

On a positive note, Watson was not sacked and did not commit a turnover. Watson's first completion came on the first play of Cleveland's third possession, as Watson hit David Njoku on a short dump pass for seven yards. Watson's second drive was even shorter than the first.

Two women filed criminal complaints against the then-Houston Texans quarterback, and 25 leveled lawsuits against him. Watson did not play in 2021 amid the ...

Watson has completed 67.8 percent of his passes for 14,539 yards and 104 touchdowns with 36 interceptions. He also has rushed for 1,677 yards and 17 scores in his career, and he owns a 28-25 regulars-season record as a starter. In the Friday interview, Watson also acknowledged that the "decisions that I made in my life that put me in this position, I would definitely like to have back. Watson did not play in 2021 amid the scandal and his desire to be traded. He led the league with 4,823 passing yards in 2020. Former U.S. district Judge Sue L. Robinson, picked by the league and the NFL Players Association as an independent disciplinary officer, handed down a six-game suspension to Watson earlier this month.

Fans of the Jacksonville Jaguars showed in Week 1 of the preseason how they feel about watching Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson.

It’s also a common sight to see Jaguars fans dunk on anyone who makes fun of the team. Please click on this link to see the video to see what fans chanted. Even before he landed with the Browns, he was a persona non-grata in Jacksonville by virtue of having playing for the Houston Texans from 2017 to 2020.