Deshaun Watson’s bad news isn’t going away.
KPRC 2 Houston reports that the Browns quarterback will face two more lawsuits. Watson is currently facing 24 lawsuits alleging that Watson committed sexual misconduct during massage therapy sessions.
Tony Buzbee, a Houston attorney, is not mentioned in the report. He represents all 24 women who have sued Watson.
The extra lawsuits are evidence that new information could emerge at any moment, if the report is true. This makes it harder for the NFL make a decision about a possible suspension and makes paying leave until all cases have been resolved seem even more appropriate.
In late March, the Commissioner was granted paid leave. The league should reconsider this decision given recent developments. Two separate inquiries were made to the league last week, asking whether there had been any changes in the circumstances surrounding Watson’s possible inclusion on the Commissioner Exempt List.
