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during a preseason game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on August 25, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.

Texans’ Deshaun Watson Jersey Trade-In Is Great News For Brandon Weeden Superfans

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

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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

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

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Houston Texans

Deshaun Watson’s Short Suspension Falls Squarely On The NFL

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 14: Lovie Smith of the Houston Texans looks on before the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on August 14, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

The Texans Are Trying To Be Normal

What And When Did The Texans Know About Deshaun Watson?

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

Tom Ley

Deshaun Watson’s Priorities Are Pretty Clear

The Browns Are All In On Deshaun Watson

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans celebrates a 30-14 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium on October 11, 2020 in Houston, Texas. His back is to the camera. What you see are his name across the back of his jersey and a giant Texans logo.

Deshaun Watson’s Legal Battles Aren’t Over

We Would Love To Help The Houston Texans Find Their Next Head Coach

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans warms up prior to the game against the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Houston, Texas. He is in a green camo hoodie and wearing red headphone.

The Biggest News At Texans Camp Is Deshaun Watson, And Nobody Wants To Talk About It

The FBI Is Now Involved With Deshaun Watson

A photo of Trevor Bauer and Deshaun Watson.

The Deshaun Watson And Trevor Bauer Cases Remind Us That Sports Leagues Still Love Their Kangaroo Courts

Jack Easterby speaks onstage during the 16th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration at ASU Gammage on January 30, 2015 in Tempe, Arizona.

Why Your Team Sucks 2021: Houston Texans

Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans walks off the field following the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Houston, Texas. Watson is dressed in his uniform. In the background are stadium lights and fans.

What Licensed Massage Therapists And Former NFL Players Have To Say About Deshaun Watson

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans reacts during the first half against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on December 06, 2020 in Houston, Texas.

Another Lawsuit Filed Against Deshaun Watson; Lawyer Says More Women Have Talked To Police

The front of the Houston Chronicle building at night

Media Meltdowns

NFL Reporter Who Compared Women Suing Deshaun Watson To Terrorists No Longer Working For Houston Chronicle

Quarterback Deshaun Watson of the Houston Texans looks on from the bench late in the fourth quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at NRG Stadium on December 27, 2020 in Houston, Texas.

More Women In The Deshaun Watson Lawsuits Will Use Their Names

A photo of license massage therapist Ashley Solis as she speaks at a press conference. Solis described the quarterback of the Houston Texans, Deshaun Watson, forcing her to touch his penis during a massage he had hired her to provide. On her left and her right are the attorneys representing her.