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Kalyn Kahler

A photo of lawyer Tony Buzbee unveiling a giant blow up of a Adam Schefter tweet. The tweet reads: "This is why Deshaun Watson, from the beginning, welcomed a police investigation: He felt he knew that the truth would come out. And today, a grand jury did not charge him on any of the criminal complaints."

Lawyer For 24 Women Who Sued Deshaun Watson Slams NFL Investigation—And Adam Schefter

Diana Moskovitz is Defector&#8217;s investigations editor. You can contact her at diana@defector.com or dfmoskovitz@protonmail.com. She&#8217;s also on Signal @dmoskovitz.99

Diana Moskovitz

A screenshot of Ashley Solis speaking at a press conference on Thursday. She is standing at a podium, in front of two microphones, and looking into the camera.

The Full Statement Of Ashley Solis, The First Woman To Speak Out Against Deshaun Watson

Tom Ley

This Is A Mess

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns looks on during Cleveland Browns training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 27, 2022 in Berea, Ohio.

At Browns Camp, Deshaun Watson’s Six-Game Suspension Is Nobody’s Business

Deshaun Watson’s Short Suspension Falls Squarely On The NFL

Deshaun Watson Suspended Six Games

Ray Ratto

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns takes off his helmet as he warms up during the Cleveland Browns mandatory minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 14, 2022 in Berea, Ohio.

Nobody Wins In The Deshaun Watson-NFL Hearings

Deshaun Watson Settles 20 Of 24 Lawsuits Filed Against Him

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 04: A general view during the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Now The Browns Want A Billion Dollars

Deshaun Watson Now Regrets How Lawsuits Have Impacted “The Community”

Deshaun Watson’s Priorities Are Pretty Clear

A 24th Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Deshaun Watson

Patrick Redford

The Browns Couldn’t Give Any Good Answers At Deshaun Watson’s Introductory Presser

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

Drew Magary

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 09: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns looks on during warm-ups before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Would Your Team Be Better Off With Baker Mayfield? LET’S FIND OUT!

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam is seen before the game against the New York Jets at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 8, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. He is wearing a suit, a Browns laniard, and has a confused look on his face.

Jimmy Haslam Does Not Care What You Think

The Browns Are All In On Deshaun Watson

Lauren Theisen

That Was Pathetic!

NFL Hastily Reorganizes Week 15

Bad Times For Baker Mayfield

Kelsey McKinney

Two Excellent Running Touchdowns At The Same Time? Thank You So Much!

Dan McQuade was a founding member of Defector. He died in January 2026.

Dan McQuade

Browns Safety Steps On A Guy And Fights A Coach All At Once

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 29: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns reacts on the sideline during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2021: Cleveland Browns

Football Will Always Do What It Did To Patrick Mahomes

Quarterback Chad Henne #4 of the Kansas City Chiefs scrambles against the defense of the Cleveland Browns late in the fourth quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 17, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.