Two new women make allegations against Texans’ Deshaun Watson

Earlier on Monday, Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio reported that Houston Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson hasn’t yet been informed if he will be placed on paid leave as he faces 22 lawsuits alleging acts of sexual assault and misconduct. 

On Monday, Rusty Hardin, Watson’s attorney, told John Barr of ESPN that 10 women have filed complaints with Houston police about Watson. Two of the women are not among those suing the signal-caller, which suggests those are allegations not known by the public until Monday. 

Houston police did not comment on the investigation to ESPN. 

Hardin added that the NFL has not yet interviewed Watson about the allegations because the league is first waiting for the criminal investigation to conclude. Tony Buzbee, who is representing the women suing Watson, offered a statement to ESPN: 

“As of today, almost half of these women have given sworn statements to the police, and almost half have spoken to the NFL’s investigative team. Both processes are very lengthy. We expect to provide further information to the NFL from all victims.” 

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