Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league continues to investigate allegations of sexual assault and battery against Deshaun Watson | NFL News

The NFL is still investigating the recent lawsuit against Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, although the lawsuit has been settled. Commissioner Roger Goodell stated that the investigation into the allegation of sexual assault and battery that was made on September 10, 2024 is continuing. Deshaun Watson A sexual assault lawsuit against Houston resident Jane Doe has been settled, seeking $500,000 in compensation. Watson was also accused of inappropriate behavior by two dozen masseuses. Despite these allegations, Watson remains on the NFL commissioner’s exempt list and continues to play for the Browns.
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Roger Goodell said the NFL continues to investigate Deshaun Watson’s latest allegations

Deshaun Watson’s settlement of a lawsuit against the Browns quarterback remains part of the NFL’s ongoing investigation into allegations of sexual assault and battery filed on September 10, 2024, according to Commissioner Roger Goodell. “We are continuing our review as we would,” Goodell said Tuesday, via NFL.com. “As you know, we take the personal conduct policy seriously, so our employees work diligently.”
The NFL wants to interview plaintiff Tony Buzbee, who filed a lawsuit against former player Watson alleging sexual assault and inappropriate behavior during massage therapy sessions. Watson was suspended for 11 games in 2022 and fined $5 million. The latest lawsuit, filed Sept. 9, accuses Watson of sexually assaulting an unidentified woman in 2020 and seeks more than $1 million in damages. The league is attempting to interview the plaintiff through her attorney.
Watson, acquired from Houston in a controversial trade, has denied the allegations and settled nearly two dozen civil lawsuits. Although he struggled in Cleveland, the Browns gave him a $230 million guaranteed contract and a $230 million draft pick. Some fans are calling for Watson to be substituted for backup Jameis Winston.
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