One of the leaders of the Houston Texans’ football team, and a leader in the Houston community, voiced his support for Deshaun Watson on Friday at the Texans’ training camp.
Whitney Mercilus, who has played for the Texans since he was drafted by the franchise in the first round in 2012, had Watson’s back when asked about his teammate’s legal issues and the 22 civil lawsuits he is facing alleging sexual assault or misconduct.
“With Deshaun, that’s my guy, love him to death,” Mercilius said of the former Clemson star quarterback. “Hate what’s happened to him. Praying for him every day, honestly.