Attorney for women suing Deshaun Watson says Browns didn't reach out to him

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A lawyer for the 22 women who have accused Deshaun Watson of sexual assault in civil lawsuits said Sunday the Cleveland Browns didn’t reach out to him while they were trading for the quarterback.

Tony Buzbee has represented the women since the first accusation came out in March 2021. The Browns acquired Watson from the Houston Texans, and the deal was officially announced Sunday.

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Deshaun Watson of the Houston Texans looks on prior to their game against the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium on Nov. 22, 2020, in Houston, Texas. (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

"The Browns organization did not reach out to me. I didn't expect them to do so, and can understand why they didn't. But, knowing what I know, they probably should have," Buzbee told ESPN.

Watson is accused in 22 sexual assault lawsuits of exposing himself, touching women with his penis and kissing them against their will during massage sessions. One woman alleges Watson forced her to perform oral sex.

Houston police started their investigation after a criminal complaint was filed in April 2021. A grand jury declined to indict Watson.

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When announcing the trade, Browns team owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam, general manager Andrew Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski released statements talking about the "extensive" background team personnel did on Watson before acquiring him.

In an Aug. 2, 2021, file photo, Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson practices with the team during NFL football practice in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

"We spent a tremendous amount of